UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2023

[  ]TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number:000-53832

VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada75-3268988

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization )organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1901200 Park Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CACleveland, OH9006744122
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(216)304-6556

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

(530) 231-7800Title of each class:Trading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered:
Registrant’s telephone number, including area codeCommon StockMLCTOTC Markets

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes[X]Yes No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [  ]Accelerated filer [  ]

Non-accelerated filer [  ]

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company [X]

Emerging growth company [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

As of February 14, 2018,August 1, 2023, there were 24,200,14780,850,148 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended

December 31, 2017June 30, 2023

INDEX

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 20224
Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 20225
Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 20226
Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 20227
Notes to the Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1618
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2531
Item 4. Controls and Procedures2531
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION2732
Item 1. Legal Proceedings2732
Item 1A. Risk Factors2732
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds27
Item 6. Exhibits2832
SIGNATURES2933

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)

VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND NINESIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017JUNE 30, 2023 AND 20162022

(Unaudited)

CONDENSED UNAUDITEDCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 20224
CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 20225
CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 20226
CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 20227
NOTES TO THE CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS8

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VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 December 31, 2017  March 31, 2017  June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
 (unaudited)    (Unaudited)  (Audited) 
Assets                
                
Current Assets                
Cash $1,362,710  $1,152,766 
Accounts receivable, net  13,460   19,198 
Cash and cash equivalents $359,564  $442,369 
Accounts receivable  1,273,635   981,385 
Unbilled receivables  1,129,046   - 
Prepaid expenses  3,058   3,058   47,719   884 
Prepaid expenses, related party  2,600   - 
        
Total current assets  2,809,964   1,424,638 
Long-term Assets        
Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation  6,134,119   6,045,514 
Goodwill  751,421   751,421 
Deposits  19,976   8,892 
Total long-term assets  6,905,516   6,805,827 
Total Assets $1,381,828  $1,175,022  $9,715,480  $8,230,465 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
                
Current Liabilities                
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $197,492  $373,696 
Accrued compensation – officers and directors  -   151,667 
Accounts payable - related party  -   34,500 
Derivative liability  201,836   240,791 
        
Accounts payable $772,892  $233,808 
Current portion of long-term debt  1,089,509   1,319,201 
Line of credit  1,200,000   - 
Total current liabilities  3,062,401   1,553,009 
Long-term Liabilities        
Long-term debt, net of current portion  3,457,814   3,738,013 
Total long-term debt  3,457,814   3,738,013 
Total liabilities  399,328   800,654   6,520,215   5,291,022 
                
Stockholders’ Equity                
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 24,200,147 and 22,215,180 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  24,000   22,214 
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 80,850,148 and 78,116,814 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  80,850   78,117 
Additional paid-in-capital  21,941,286   18,088,093   53,517,367   53,074,180 
Accumulated deficit  (20,982,786)  (17,735,939)  (50,402,952)  (50,212,854)
Total stockholders’ equity  982,500   374,368   3,195,265   2,939,443 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,381,828  $1,175,022 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $9,715,480  $8,230,465 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensedto the consolidated financial statements.

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VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Revenue $19,305  $39,682  $77,324  $131,947 
Cost of goods sold  16,976   19,930   54,942   65,942 
Gross profit  2,329   19,752   22,382   66,005 
                 
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative  619,312   669,574   1,894,984   1,685,527 
Rent and other related party costs  7,800   6,900   23,100   20,700 
Research and development  562,504   255,334   1,390,100   483,638 
Total operating expenses  1,189,616   931,808   3,308,184   2,189,865 
                 
Loss from operations  (1,187,287)  (912,056)  (3,285,802)  (2,123,860)
                 
Other income (expense)                
Change in fair value of derivative liability  (54,686)  (1,587,854)  38,955   (1,980,592)
Interest expense  -   (64)  -   (780)
Total other income (expense)  (54,686)  (1,587,918)  38,955   (1,981,372)
                 
Net loss $(1,241,973) $(2,499,974) $(3,246,847) $(4,105,232)
                 
Net loss per common share                
Basic and Diluted $(0.05) $(0.17) $(0.14) $(0.34)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding                
Basic and Diluted  23,034,347   14,776,759   22,752,010   12,191,740 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Revenues $3,998,267  $639,359  $7,013,154  $639,359 
Cost of services  3,153,166   574,407   5,519,051   574,407 
Gross profit  845,101   64,952   1,494,103   64,952 
                 
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative  635,898   380,326   1,361,946   698,267 
Research and development  107,444   107,823   213,621   233,553 
Total operating expenses  743,342   488,149   1,575,567   931,820 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  101,759   (423,197)  (81,464)  (866,868)
                 
Other expenses:                
Interest expense  (64,997)  (19,989)  (108,634)  (24,292)
Other income  -   -   -   - 
Total other expenses, net  (64,997)  (19,989)  (108,634)  (24,292)
                 
Net income (loss) $36,762  $(443,186) $(190,098) $(891,160)
                 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share $0.00  $(0.01) $(0.00) $(0.02)
Earnings per share, basic $0.00  $(0.01) $(0.00) $(0.02)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted  80,519,745   65,406,191   79,324,917   58,466,722 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic  80,519,745   65,406,191   79,324,917   58,466,722 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensedto the consolidated financial statements.

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VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

NINETHREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022

(Unaudited)

        Additional       
  Common Stock  Paid-in  Accumulated    
Description Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
                
Balance- March 31, 2017  22,215,180  $22,214  $18,088,093  $(17,735,939) $374,368 
Issuance of common stock and warrants  1,599,999   1,600   2,388,399      2,389,999 
Fair value of common stock issued to employee and director  200,000      309,183      309,183 
Fair value of vested stock options        842,121      842,121 
Fair value of common stock issued for services  184,968   186   313,490      313,676 
Net loss           (3,246,847)  (3,246,847)
                     
Balance- December 31, 2017 (unaudited)  24,200,147  $24,000  $21,941,286  $(20,982,786) $982,500 
  Number of Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
  Three months ended June 30, 2023 
  Common Stock  Additional       
  Number of Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
Balance as of March 31, 2023  78,116,814  $78,117  $53,074,180  $(50,439,714) $2,712,583 
Shares issued for cash  2,733,334   2,733   407,267   -   410,000 
Fair value of vested stock options  -   -   35,920   -   35,920 
Net income  -   -   -   36,762   36,762 
Balance as of June 30, 2023  80,850,148  $80,850  $53,517,367  $(50,402,952) $3,195,265 
Balance  80,850,148  $80,850  $53,517,367  $(50,402,952) $3,195,265 

  Three months ended June 30, 2022 
  Common Stock  Additional       
  Number of Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  51,450,147  $51,450  $48,707,587  $(49,588,652) $(829,615)
Balance  51,450,147  $51,450  $48,707,587  $(49,588,652) $(829,615)
Shares issued for cash  20,000,000   20,000   2,980,000   -   3,000,000 
Shares issued in exchange for Range  5,000,000   5,000   745,000   -   750,000 
Net loss  -   -   -   (443,186)  (443,186)
Balance as of June 30, 2022  76,450,147  $76,450  $52,432,587  $(50,031,838) $2,477,199 
Balance  76,450,147  $76,450  $52,432,587  $(50,031,838) $2,477,199 

  Six months ended June 30, 2023 
  Common Stock  Additional       
  Number of Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2022  78,116,814  $78,117  $53,074,180  $(50,212,854) $2,939,443 
Balance  78,116,814  $78,117  $53,074,180  $(50,212,854) $2,939,443 
                     
Shares issued for cash  2,733,334   2,733   407,267   -   410,000 
Fair value of vested stock options  -   -   35,920   -   35,920 
Net loss  -   -   -   (190,098)  (190,098)
Balance as of June 30, 2023  80,850,148  $80,850  $53,517,367  $(50,402,952) $3,195,265 
Balance  80,850,148  $80,850  $53,517,367  $(50,402,952) $3,195,265 

  Six months ended June 30, 2022 
  Common Stock  Additional       
  Number of Shares  Amount  Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2021  51,450,147  $51,450  $48,707,587  $(49,140,678) $(381,641)
Balance  51,450,147  $51,450  $48,707,587  $(49,140,678) $(381,641)
Shares issued for cash  20,000,000   20,000   2,980,000   -   3,000,000 
Shares issued in exchange for Range  5,000,000   5,000   745,000   -   750,000 
Net loss  -   -   -   (891,160)  (891,160)
Net income ( loss)  -   -   -   (891,160)  (891,160)
Balance as of June 30, 2022  76,450,147  $76,450  $52,432,587  $(50,031,838) $2,477,199 
Balance  76,450,147  $76,450  $52,432,587  $(50,031,838) $2,477,199 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensedto the consolidated financial statements.

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VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016 
       
Operating activities        
Net loss $(3,246,847) $(4,105,232)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities        
Fair value of vested stock options  842,121   581,510 
Fair value of vested restricted common stock  309,183   235,499 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  (38,955)  1,980,592 
Fair value of common stock issued for services  313,676   276,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  5,738   (1,791)
Prepaid expenses, related party  (2,600)  - 
Deposit  -   (558)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (327,871)  129,653 
Accounts payable - related party  (34,500)  20,700 
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,180,055)  (883,627)
         
Financing activities        
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net  2,389,999   165,030 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  -   777,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  2,389,999   942,030 
         
Net increase in cash  209,944   58,403 
         
Cash - beginning of period  1,152,766   95,433 
Cash - end of period $1,362,710  $153,836 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $-  $780 
Income taxes $-  $- 
         
Non-cash activities:        
Extinguishment of derivative liability $-  $1,907,160 
  2023  2022 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss $(190,098) $(891,160)
         
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Fair value of vested stock options  35,920   - 
Depreciation  695,910   55,392 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (292,250)  273,412 
Unbilled receivables  (1,129,046)  (230,929)
Interest accrued but not paid  -   2,789 
Due from shareholder  -   (250,000)
Prepaid expense and other current assets  (46,835)  3,000 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  539,084   192,628 
Deposits  (11,084)  (200)
Net cash used in operating activities  (398,399)  (845,068)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Equipment purchases  (784,515)  (1,107,833)
Cash acquired in acquisition of Range Environmental Resources  -   15,827 
Cash paid for acquisition of Range Environmental Resources  -   (750,000)
Net cash used in investing activities  (784,515)  (1,842,006)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Issuance of shares for cash  410,000   3,000,000 
Proceeds from long-term debt  383,202   1,015,020 
Repayment of long-term debt  (893,093)  - 
Proceeds from line of credit  1,200,000   500,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,100,109   4,515,020 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (82,805)  1,827,946 
         
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period  442,369   38,343 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $359,564  $1,866,289 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $108,634  $21,503 
Stock issued for acquisition  -   750,000 
Income taxes  -   - 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensedto the consolidated financial statements.

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VITALITY BIOPHARMA,

MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND NINESIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017JUNE 30, 2023 AND 20162022

(Unaudited)

1. BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Vitality Biopharma,Malachite Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “our”“Malachite”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on June 29, 2007. The Company’s fiscal year endMalachite is March 31.a public holding company dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people and the planet through a novel and innovative approach to impact investing. Malachite owns and operates a balanced portfolio of operating businesses focused on developing long-term solutions to environmental, social and health challenges, with a particular focus on economically disadvantaged communities. Malachite takes an opportunistic approach to impact investing by leveraging its competitive advantages and looking at solving old problems in new ways. Malachite seeks to thoughtfully allocate its capital into ventures that are expected to make a positive impact on the people-planet ecosystem and generate strong investment returns for our shareholders.

Originally founded in 2007 as Legend Mining Inc., the Company began operations as a mineral extraction exploration business. In 2011, the Company changed its name to Stevia First Corp. and pursued a new strategy focused on developing stevia-based additives for the food and beverage industry. In 2015, the Company developedchanged its name to Vitality Biopharma, Inc. and pursued a new classstrategy focused on developing cannabinoid-based prodrugs anticipated to treat inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract by unlocking the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids knownbut without their unwanted psychoactive side effects.

In October 2021, the Company changed its name to Malachite Innovations, Inc. and reorganized its corporate structure and created the following two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: (i) Graphium Biosciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Graphium”), into which the Company contributed all of its drug development assets; and (ii) Daedalus Ecosciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Daedalus”) which was formed to serve as cannabosides, which were discovered through application ofa holding company for the Company’s proprietary enzymatic bioprocessing technologies originally developed for stevia sweeteners. future impact investing operating businesses.

In 2016, the Company received approvals from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”May 2022, Daedalus acquired Range Environmental Resources, Inc., a West Virginia corporation (“Range Environmental”) and Range Natural Resources, Inc., a West Virginia corporation (“Range Natural” and together with Range Environmental, the State“Range Reclamation Entities”). The Range Reclamation Entities provide land reclamation, water restoration and environmental consulting services to mining and non-mining customers throughout the Appalachian region with the goal of Californiareturning land to initiate studiespre-mining conditions or repurposing the land for natural, commercial, agricultural or recreational use. The Range Reclamation Entities’ water restoration services seek to improve rivers, streams and manufacturing scale-up atdischarges through novel and innovative treatment applications to help customers meet their various regulatory standards and requirements. The Range Reclamation Entities also provide environmental consulting services to customers typically in connection with land reclamation and water restoration projects and as an additional value-add service, sells water treatment chemicals manufactured by third parties to their customers. Range Natural also provides resource mining services for customers incidental to the reclamation and repurposing of mine sites.

On December 31, 2022, Daedalus was merged into Malachite Innovations, Inc., leaving Malachite Innovations, Inc., as the parent company and the Range Reclamation Entities, Aether Credit Ventures, Inc., NextGen AgriTech, Inc., Pristine Stream Ventures, Inc., Range Security Resources, Inc., Terra Preta, Inc. and Graphium as its research and development facilities in order to develop cannabosides as pharmaceutical products.wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, forduring the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,246,847$190,098 and used $398,399 of cash in the Company’s operating activities of $2,180,055.activities. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date that the financial statements are issued. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s March 31, 2017 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

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The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company attaining and maintaining profitable operations in the future and/or raising additional capital to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. We estimate thatThe Company estimates, as of December 31, 2017 we haveJune 30, 2023, that it has sufficient funds to operate the business for 12 months given its cash balance of $359,564, line of credit availability of $800,000, and revenues being generated by the next nine months. In December 2017,Range Reclamation Entities. Although the Company’s existing cash balances are estimated to be sufficient to fund its currently planned level of operations, the Company issued an aggregate of 933,332 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 466,667 shares of our common stock to certain investors for net proceeds of approximately $1,395,000 and in July 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 666,667 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 333,334 shares of our common stock to certain investors for net proceeds of approximately $995,000. We will requireis actively seeking additional financing and other sources of capital to fund our planned future operations, includingaccelerate the continuationfunding and execution of our ongoing researchits growth strategy and development efforts, licensing or acquiring new assets, and researching and developing any potential patents and any further intellectual property that we may acquire. Further,value creation plan. However, these estimates could differ if we encounterthe Company encounters unanticipated difficulties, in which case our current funds may not be sufficient to operate our business for that period. In addition, ouror if its estimates of the amount of cash necessary to operate ourits business may prove to be wrong, and we could spend ourthe Company uses its available financial resources much faster than weit currently expect.

We do not haveexpects. No assurance can be given that any firm commitments for future capital. We will need to raise additional funds in order to continue operating our business and pursue and execute our planned research and development and commercial operations. We do not presently have, nor do we expect in the near future to have, sufficientfinancing or consistent revenue to fund our business from our operations, and will need to obtain significant funding from external sources. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through equity and debt financings, and we expect to continue to rely on these sources of capital, in the future. However, if we raise additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders’ ownershipneeded, will be diluted, and obtaining commercial loans would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. If we pursue capital through alternative sources, such as collaborationsavailable or, other similar arrangements, we may be forced to relinquish rights to our proprietary technology or other intellectual propertyif available, that could result in our receipt of only a portion of any revenue that may be generated from a partnered product or business. Further, these or other sources of capital may not be available on commercially reasonable or acceptable terms when needed, or at all. If we cannot raise the money that we need in order to continue to operate and develop our business, weit will be forcedon terms that are satisfactory to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our operations. If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our business would fail and our stockholders could lose all of their investment.the Company.

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Basis of Presentation of Unaudited Condensed Financial Information

The unaudited condensedconsolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company for the three and nine months endedits wholly-owned subsidiaries, Aether Credit Ventures, Inc., Graphium Biosciences, Inc., NextGen AgriTech, Inc., Pristine Stream Ventures, Inc., Range Environmental Resources, Inc., Range Natural Resources, Inc., Range Security Resources, Inc., Terra Preta, Inc., and Daedalus Ecosciences, Inc. (merged into Malachite Innovations, Inc. on December 31, 20172022), and 2016 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, applied on a consistent basis,America. Intercompany balances and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and the requirements of Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete audited financial statements. However, the information includedtransactions have been eliminated in these financial statements reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and the results of operations. Results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full fiscal year or any future annual or interim period. The balance sheet information as of March 31, 2017 was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2017 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 28, 2017. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with that report.consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue by analyzing the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and assumptions(5) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company primarily invoices customers and recognizes revenue on a periodic basis for equipment and labor hours provided to a customer on a particular job based on an agreed-upon hourly rate sheet or a fixed amount for a project. The Company also invoices customers and recognizes revenue for equipment mobilization fees and materials and supplies required to complete a project. The Company invoices for the sales of chemicals and recognizes revenue when the products are delivered to the customer’s designated site. Costs for equipment, labor and chemicals are generally expensed as incurred since the projects are generally short-term and not subject to a contract. The Company also invoices customers for the provision of environmental security services on an agreed-upon hourly rate for each project. All revenue is recognized at a point in time.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. From time to time, the Company’s cash account balances exceed the balances covered by management include, among others, reserves forthe Federal Deposit Insurance System. The Company has never suffered a loss due to such excess balances.

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Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable the fair value of equity instruments issued for services, and assumptions used in the valuation of derivative liabilities and the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, and the accrual of potential liabilities.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measuredare stated at Fair Value

The Company uses various inputs in determining the fair value of its investments and measures these assets on a recurring basis. Financial assets recorded at fair value in the balance sheets are categorized by the level of objectivity associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Authoritative guidance provided by FASB defines the following levels directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated withmanagement expects to collect from the inputs to fair valuation of these financial assets:

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.

The fair value of the derivative liabilities of $201,836 and $240,791 at December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively, were valued using Level 2 inputs.

The carrying value of cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses a probability weighted average Black-Scholes-Merton models to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates through the December 31, 2017, reporting date. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluatedbalances outstanding at the end of each reporting period.fiscal period reflected in the consolidated balance sheets. Based on management’s assessment, it has concluded that losses on balances outstanding as of those dates will be immaterial and, therefore, no allowances were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2023 or the three months ended June 30, 2022. Accounts receivable were $1,273,635 and $981,385 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. No bad debt expense was accrued in either the three months ended June 30, 2023 or the three months ended June 30, 2022 and there is no allowance for doubtful accounts as of June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

Unbilled Receivables

 

Unbilled receivables represent revenue that has been recognized on projects for which billings have not been presented to the customer because the amounts were earned but not billable at the balance sheet date.

Equipment

Equipment is carried at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to cost of services. Additions and betterments are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the current year’s earnings.

SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
       
Equipment $7,422,329  $6,637,814 
Accumulated depreciation  1,288,210   592,300 
Net book value  6,134,119   6,045,514 
Depreciation expense $695,910  $395,543 

The Company provides for depreciation of equipment using the straight-line method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes over the estimated six-year useful lives of the equipment.

The Company assesses the recoverability of its equipment by determining whether the depreciation of the assets over their remaining lives can be recovered through projected future cash flows generated by the assets. There were no assets identified for impairment.

Delivery Costs

Delivery costs are classified as cost of sales.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood greater than 50%) that the intangible asset is impaired.

Income Taxes

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values and their respective income tax basis (temporary differences). The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income (loss) in the period that includes the enactment date.

Leases

The Company determines whether a contract is, or contains, a lease at inception. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based upon the estimated present value of unpaid lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement in determining the present value of unpaid lease payments. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had no lease commitments for longer than one year.

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Stock-Based Compensation

The Company periodically issues stock options and warrantsrestricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs.services. The Company accounts for share-based payments undersuch grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation whereby the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based Payment Topicvalue of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards to employees and directorsaward is measured on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services. The Company recognizes the fair value of stock-based compensation within its Consolidated Statements of Operations with classification depending on the nature of the services rendered.

The fair value of the portion ofCompany’s stock options is estimated using the award that is ultimatelyBlack-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected to vest is recognized as expense over the required service period in the Company’s statements of operations. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance whereas the valuevolatility, expected life of the stock compensationoptions or restricted stock, and future dividends. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the measurement date as determined at either a)value derived from the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Stock-based compensation isBlack-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model and based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated atactual experience. The assumptions used in the time of grant and revised, as necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The Company periodically issues unvested (“restricted”) shares of its common stock to employees as equity incentives. The Company’s restricted stock vests upon the satisfaction of a recipient’s service condition, which is satisfied over a period of years. The restricted shares vest over certain period and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. The Company values the shares based on the price per share of the Company’s shares at the date of grant and recognizes the value asBlack-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model could materially affect compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.recorded in future periods.

Basic and Diluted LossIncome (Loss) Per Share

Basic lossincome (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net lossincome (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Shares of restricted stock subject to vesting are included in the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding from the time they vest. Diluted lossincome (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if all dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Shares of restricted stock are included in the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding from the date they are granted unless they are antidilutive. Diluted lossincome (loss) per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. The following potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive:

SCHEDULE OF ANTI-DILUTIVE SECURITIES EXCLUDED FROM COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

 Nine months ended 
 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
Options  3,216,710   2,427,488   9,792,544   9,392,544 
Warrants  1,164,422   4,045,163   25,046,669   22,313,335 
Total  4,381,132   6,472,651   34,839,213   31,705,879 
Anti-dilutive loss per shares  34,839,213   31,705,879 

Patents and Patent Application Costs

Although the Company believes that its patents and underlying technology have continuing value, the amount of future benefits to be derived from the patents is uncertain. Accordingly, patent costs are expensed as incurred.

Research and Development

Research and development costs consist primarily of fees paid to consultants and outside service providers, patent fees and costs, and other expenses relating to the acquisition, design, development and testing of the Company’s treatments and product candidates. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values of financial instruments. Financial instruments held by the Company include, among others, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for assets and liabilities qualifying as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value.

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Recent Accounting PronouncementsSegments

As of June 30, 2023, the Company has five operating business segments: (i) Environmental Services, (ii) Biochar Products and Solutions, (iii) Stream Mitigation Banking, (iv) Environmental Security Services, and (v) Cannabinoid Drug Development. In May 2014,October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from ContractsCompany began operating under two segments: (i) Graphium Biosciences, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, reports the operating results of our cannabinoid drug development segment, which is advancing a broad portfolio of glycosylated cannabinoid prodrugs that have been developed to unlock the rebalancing effects of the endocannabinoid system to address numerous chronic conditions, and (ii) the Range Reclamation Entities, which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, report the operating results of the Environmental Services segment, which provides land reclamation, water restoration and environmental consulting services to mining and non-mining customers. The Biochar Products and Solutions, Stream Mitigation Banking, and Environmental Security Services business segments began operations in the first quarter of 2023.

In accordance with Customers. ASU 2014-09the “Segment Reporting” Topic of the ASC, the Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Existing guidance, which is based on a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAPmanagement approach to segment reporting, establishes requirements to report selected segment information quarterly and replace it with a principle based approach for determining revenue recognition. Under ASU 2014-09, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods orto report annually entity-wide disclosures about products and services, major customers, and is recognizedthe countries in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expectsholds material assets and reports revenue. All material operating units qualify for aggregation under “Segment Reporting” due to receive in exchange for those goods or services. their similar customer base and similarities in: economic characteristics; nature of products and services; and procurement, manufacturing, and distribution processes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In addition,June 2016, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The FASB has recently issued ASU 2016-08,2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-10,2016-13 requires entities to use a forward-looking approach based on current expected credit losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This may result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-20, and ASU 2017-05, all of which clarify certain implementation guidance within ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 is2016-13 was effective for interim and annual periodsthe Company beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. The standard can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method), or retrospectively withJanuary 1, 2023. This did not have a material effect on the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application (the cumulative catch-up transition method). The Company is currently in the process of analyzing the information necessary to determine the impact of adopting this new guidance on itsCompany’s financial position, results of operations, andor cash flows. The Company will adopt the provisions of this statement in the quarter beginning April 1, 2018.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. This update will require the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For operating leases, the asset and liability will be expensed over the lease term on a straight-line basis, with all cash flows included in the operating section of the statement of cash flows. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability will be recognized separately from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income and the repayment of the principal portion of the lease liability will be classified as a financing activity while the interest component will be included in the operating section of the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, leases will be recognized and measured at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements and related disclosures.

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11,Earnings Per Share (Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): (Part I) Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features, (Part II) Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception. ASU 2017-11 allows companies to exclude a down round feature when determining whether a financial instrument (or embedded conversion feature) is considered indexed to the entity’s own stock. As a result, financial instruments (or embedded conversion features) with down round features may no longer be required to be accounted for as derivative liabilities. A company will recognize the value of a down round feature only when it is triggered and the strike price has been adjusted downward. For equity-classified freestanding financial instruments, an entity will treat the value of the effect of the down round as a dividend and a reduction of income available to common shareholders in computing basic earnings per share. For convertible instruments with embedded conversion features containing down round provisions, entities will recognize the value of the down round as a beneficial conversion discount to be amortized to earnings. The guidance in ASU 2017-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance is to be applied using a full or modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASU 2017-11 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures because the conversion feature of the Company’s warrants have features other than down round provisions that require current accounting treatment and classification.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

2. DERIVATIVE LIABILITYACQUISITION OF RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND RANGE NATURAL RESOURCES

In May 2015,2022, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Daedalus Ecosciences, Inc., entered into a share purchase agreement with Range Environmental Resources, Inc. (“Range Environmental”), and Range Natural Resources, Inc. (“Range Natural”, and collectively with Range Environmental, the “Range Reclamation Entities”), and the two (2) shareholders of the Range Reclamation Entities (the “Range Shareholders”) (the “Share Purchase Agreement”), under which the Company issued certain warrants which included an anti-dilution provision that allows for the automatic reseta total of the exercise price of the warrants upon future sale10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock warrants, options, convertible debt or any other equity-linked securities at an issuance, exercise or conversion price belowto the current exercise priceRange Shareholders and Daedalus Ecosciences paid cash consideration of $1,000,000 to the Range Shareholders for 80% of the warrants. In addition,outstanding common stock of each of the Range Reclamation Entities.

Subsequent to entering into the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company determineddiscovered that the warrants can be settled for cash at the holders’ option in a future fundamental transaction, as defined. As a resultJoshua Justice, one of the anti-dilution and fundamental transaction provisions, the Company determined that the conversion feature of the warrants should be separated from the host contract, be recognized as a derivative liability, and re-measured at each reporting period with the change in value reportedRange Shareholders (“Justice”), made certain misrepresentations in the statement of operations.

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At March 31, 2017, the balance of the derivative liabilities was $240,791. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a decrease in derivative liability of $38,955. At December 31, 2017, the balance of the derivative liabilities was $201,836.

At December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the derivative liabilities were valued using a probability weighted Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model with the following assumptions:

  December 31, 2017  March 31, 2017 
Conversion feature:        
Risk-free interest rate  1.50-1.89%  0.19%
Expected volatility  123%  125%
Expected life (in years)  .5 to 2.5 years   1 to 3 years 
Expected dividend yield      
         
Fair Value:        
Conversion feature $201,836  $240,791 

The risk-free interest rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Company uses the historical volatility of its common stock to estimate the future volatility for its common stock. The expected life of the warrants was determined by the expiration date of the warrants. The expected dividend yield was based on the fact that the Company has not paid dividends to its common stockholders in the past and does not expect to pay dividends to its common stockholders in the future.

3. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Equity Financing

Share Purchase Agreement. On DecemberJuly 12, 2017,2022, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement, by and among the Company, Daedalus Ecosciences, the Range Reclamation Entities, and Justice and his spouse (the “Separation Agreement”) pursuant to which Justice: a) acknowledged that his employment with the Range Reclamation Entities was terminated for cause effective June 30, 2022; b) returned the 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock that had been issued to him under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement; c) transferred his 10% interest in each of the Range Reclamation Entities to Daedalus Ecosciences; and d) paid Daedalus Ecosciences cash in an amount of $250,000. As a result, only 5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock issued to the Range Shareholders is considered to have been issued in exchange for 90% of the outstanding common stock of each of the Range Reclamation Entities.

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Subsequently, on October 11, 2022, Daedalus Ecosciences and Jeremy Starks, the remaining Range Shareholder (“Starks”), entered into a share purchase agreement, effective as of May 11, 2022 (the “Starks Agreement”), pursuant to which Starks exchanged his 10% common stock ownership of the Range Reclamation Entities for 10% of the Cash Dividends and Sale Proceeds (as both terms are defined in the Starks Agreement) of the Range Reclamation Entities. As a result of the merger of Daedalus Ecosciences into Malachite as of December 31, 2022, the Range Reclamation Entities are reported as wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company in the financial statements made part of this Form 10-Q. No other changes were made to the consideration received by Starks as part of the Share Purchase Agreement and he remains as President of each of the Range Reclamation Entities.

The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination in accordance ASC 805 “Business Combinations”. The Company has performed an allocation of the purchase price paid for the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The fair values of the assets acquired are set forth below. The allocation of the purchase price is based on management’s estimates.

SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS ACQUISITION ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE

    
Fair value of assets acquired:   
Cash $15,827 
Accounts receivables  889,919 
Property and equipment  628,000 
Goodwill  751,421 
Total assets acquired  2,285,167 
Fair value of liabilities assumed  (785,167)
Purchase price $1,500,000 
Cash consideration  750,000 
Common stock consideration  750,000 
Total purchase price $1,500,000 
Acquisition transaction costs incurred $20,592 

Goodwill has an assigned value of $751,421 and represents the value of the Range Reclamation Entities’ brand reputation, customer base and employee relations.

3. GOODWILL

Goodwill was $751,421 at June 30, 2023 and at December 31, 2022. The goodwill as of both dates represents the value of the Range Reclamation Entities’ employee relations. Goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF GOODWILL

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Environmental Services:        
Beginning Balance $751,421  $- 
Acquisitions  -   751,421 
Adjustments  -   - 
Ending Balance $751,421  $751,421 

4. EQUITY

Issuance of Common Stock and Warrants

On April 11, 2023, the Company entered into securities purchase agreementagreements providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 933,332(i) 2,733,334 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”) at a price of $0.15 per share and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 466,667an additional 2,733,333 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”, and the shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrant, the “Warrant Shares”) at a price of $1.50$0.60 per share. After deducting for fees and expenses, the netThe Warrants expire on April 11, 2028. The aggregate proceeds to the Company from the sale of the sharesShares and warrantsWarrants were approximately $1,395,000.$400,000.

On July 26, 2017, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement providing for the issuance and sale by the Company of 666,667 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase up to 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $1.50 per share. After deducting for fees and expenses, the net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the shares and warrants were approximately $995,000.

Common stock issued to employees with vesting terms

The Company has issued shares of common stock to employees and directors that vest over time. The fair value of these stock awards are based on the market price of the Company’s common stock on the dates granted, and are amortized over vesting terms ranging up to three years.

At March 31, 2017, the accumulated vested balance of stock awards was $310,710. In December 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of its common stock to an officer and a director of the Company, with aggregate fair value of $362,000 at the grant date, which vest over a period of 14 months from the date of the grant. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded expense related to the fair value of stock awards that vested of $309,183. At December 31, 2017, the amount of unvested compensation related to these awards is approximately $463,000, and will be recorded as expense over 1 year.

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Shares of restricted stock granted above are subject to forfeiture to the Company or other restrictions that will lapse in accordance with a vesting schedule determined by our Board. In the event a recipient’s employment or service with the Company terminates, any or all of the shares of common stock held by such recipient that have not vested as of the date of termination under the terms of the restricted stock agreement are forfeited to the Company in accordance with such restricted grant agreement.

The following table summarizes restricted common stock activity:

  Number of Shares  Balance 
Non-vested shares, April 1, 2017 1,436,170 $718,085 
Granted 200,000  362,000 
Vested (718,085) (309,183)
Forfeited    
Non-vested shares, December 31, 2017 918,085 $770,902 

Common stock issued for services

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued a total of 184,968 shares of common stock to three consultants as payment for services and recorded expense of $313,676 based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the issuance dates.

4. STOCK OPTIONS

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 is as follows:

  Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Balance outstanding at March 31, 2017  2,820,489  $1.27 
Granted  470,000   1.76 
Exercised       
Expired  (48,779)  0.55 
Cancelled  (25,000)  0.96 
Balance outstanding at December 31, 2017  3,216,710  $1.39 
Balance exercisable at December 31, 2017  1,584,083  $1.28 

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A summary of5. STOCK OPTIONS

Stock options issued during the Company’s stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2017 is as follows:

  Number of
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted
Average Grant-
date Stock Price
 
Options Outstanding, December 31, 2017  1,664,542  $0.50  $0.50 
   128,000  $0.96  $0.96 
   130,000  $1.00  $10.00 
   7,500  $1.50  $1.50 
   100,000  $1.59  $1.59 
   370,000  $1.81  $1.81 
   647,500  $2.00 – 2.79  $2.00 – 2.79 
   123,334  $3.10 – 3.80  $3.10 – 3.80 
   45,834  $4.00 – 4.70  $4.00 – 4.70 
   3,216,710         
Options Exercisable, December 31, 2017  855,415  $0.50  $0.50 
   75,750  $0.96  $0.96 
   130,000  $1.00  $10.00 
   7,500  $1.50  $1.50 
   346,250  $2.00 – 2.79  $2.00 – 2.79 
   123,334  $3.10 – 3.80  $3.10 – 3.80 
   45,834  $4.00 – 4.70  $4.00 – 4.70 
   1,584,083         

In the ninethree months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023 and the three months ended June 30, 2022

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted options to two outside advisors to purchase an aggregate of 470,000 options to purchase400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with exercise prices ranging from $1.59 to $1.81of $0.18 per share to five employees and two directors, that expire tenfive years from the date of grant. TheOptions to purchase 200,000 shares vested upon grant and options issued to thepurchase 200,000 vest over two directors have a vesting period of one year and the options issued to employees all have vesting periods of 24 months.years. The fair value of each option award was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricingBlack-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model based on the following assumptions: (i) volatility rate between 123.13%273.24% and 124.88%273.87%, (ii) discount rate between 2.33%1.4% and 2.265%1.55%, (iii) zero expected dividend yield, and (iv) expected life of 65 years, which is the average of the term of the options and their vesting periods.options. The total fair value of thesethe option grants at their grant dates was approximately $740,000.$71,840, $35,920 of which was allocated to general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

No stock options were granted to directors, advisors, and employees during the three months ended June 30, 2022.

During the ninethree months ended December 31, 2017, we expensedJune 30, 2023, total stock-based compensation expense related to vested stock options of $842,121, andwas $35,920. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded no stock-based compensation expense related to vested stock options. At June 30, 2023, the remaining unamortized cost of the outstanding stock-based awards at December 31, 2017 was approximately $1,497,000. This cost$35,920 and will be amortized on a straight linestraight-line basis over a weighted averagethe remaining vesting period of 2 years.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:

SUMMARY OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY

  Shares  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
Balance outstanding at December 31, 2022  9,392,544  $0.54 
Granted  400,000   0.18 
Exchanged  -   - 
Exercised  -   - 
Expired  -   - 
Forfeited  -   - 
Balance outstanding at June 30, 2023  9,792,544  $0.52 
Balance exercisable at June 30, 2023  9,592,544  $0.53 

At December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, the 3,216,7109,792,544 outstanding stock options had anno intrinsic valuevalue.

A summary of approximately $2,659,000.

5. WARRANTS

At December 31, 2017, warrants to purchase common shares werethe Company’s stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2023 is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTION OUTSTANDING

  Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Balance at March 31, 2017  372,421  $2.79 
Granted  800,001   2.00 
Exercised      
Expired  (8,000) $3.40 
Balance outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017  1,164,422  $2.19 
  

Number of

Options

  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Weighted Average Grant- Date Stock Price 
Options Outstanding, June 30, 2023  3,050,000  $0.18  $0.18 
   1,150,000  $0.277  $0.277 
   750,000  $0.30  $0.30 
   2,000,000  $0.35  $0.35 
   1,664,542  $0.50  $0.50 
   128,000  $0.96  $0.96 
   350,834  $1.50 - 1.95  $1.50 - 1.95 
   597,500  $2.00 - 2.79  $2.00 - 2.79 
   83,334  $3.10 - 3.80  $3.10 - 3.80 
   18,334  $4.00 - 4.70  $4.00 - 4.70 
   9,792,544         

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In conjunction withA summary of the December 2017 Offering (see Note 3), the Company granted to investorsCompany’s stock options outstanding and exercisable as of June 30, 2023 is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE

  Number of Options  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Weighted Average Grant- Date Stock Price 
Options Outstanding and Exercisable, June 30, 2023  2,850,000  $0.18  $0.18 
   1,150,000  $0.277  $0.277 
   750,000  $0.30  $0.30 
   2,000,000  $0.35  $0.35 
   1,664,542  $0.50  $0.50 
   128,000  $0.96  $0.96 
   350,834  $1.50 - 1.95  $1.50 - 1.95 
   597,500  $2.00 - 2.79  $2.00 - 2.79 
   83,334  $3.10 - 3.80  $3.10 - 3.80 
   18,334  $4.00 - 4.70  $4.00 - 4.70 
   9,592,544         

6. WARRANTS

A summary of warrants to purchase up to 466,667 sharescommon stock issued during the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF WARRANTS ACTIVITY

  Shares  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
Balance outstanding at December 31, 2022  22,313,335  $0.61 
Granted  2,733,334   0.60 
Exercised  -   - 
Expired  -   - 
Balance outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2023  25,046,669  $0.61 

At June 30, 2023, the 25,046,669 outstanding stock warrants had no intrinsic value.

7. LINES OF CREDIT

In November 2022, the Company secured a bank line of credit with a limit of $1,000,000. The line of credit expires on November 30, 2023and bears interest at one percent (1%) above the prime rate (9.25% at June 30, 2023). As of June 30, 2023, the balance due under the line of credit was $200,000.

In June 2023, the Range Reclamation Entities secured a separate bank line of credit with a limit of $1,000,000. This line of credit is secured by all of the Company’s common stock. The warrants were exercisable immediately, have an exercise priceRange Reclamation Entities’ fixed assets. This line of $2.00 per share, credit expires on June 24, 2024and expirebears interest at the prime rate (8.25% at June 30, 2023). As of June 30, 2023, the balance due under this line of credit was $1,000,000.

8. LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS

Long-term debt consists of debt on the three year anniversary of the date of issuance. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to adjustment for standard anti-dilution provisions, such as stock dividendsvehicles and splits, subsequent rights offerings and pro rata distributions to the Company’s common stockholders. The exercisability of the warrants may be limited if, upon exercise, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 4.99% or 9.99% of the Company’s common stock.

In conjunction with the July 2017 Offering (see Note 3), the Company granted to investors warrants to purchase up to 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrants were exercisable immediately, have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, and expire on the three year anniversary of the date of issuance. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to adjustment for standard anti-dilution provisions, such as stock dividends and splits, subsequent rights offerings and pro rata distributions to the Company’s common stockholders. The exercisability of the warrants may be limited if, upon exercise, the holder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own more than 4.99% or 9.99% of the Company’s common stock.

At December 31, 2017, the 1,164,422 outstanding warrants had no intrinsic value.

6. RELATED PARTY OBLIGATIONS

On April 23, 2012, the Company entered into a lease agreement with One World Ranches,equipment, which is jointly-owned by Dr. Avtar Dhillon, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, and his wife, to rent the space being usedserves as the Company’s principal office and laboratory facility. collateral. Interest rates range from 3.69% to 9.95% for 2023. The original term of the lease wasdebt matures from May 1, 2012 to May 1, 2017. In May 2017, the Company extended the lease2023 through May 1, 2020. Our rent payments thereunder were $2,300 per month until May 1, 2017 and increased to $2,600 per month on May 1, 2017. Aggregate payments under the lease for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $25,700 and $20,700, respectively.2028.

7. LEGAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

On August 19, 2016, we filed a resale registration statement on Form S-1 (“Form S-1”) with the SEC to register 2,650,000 shares of our common stock and 7,950,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of certain warrants. We received a letter from the Washington D.C. office of the SEC dated December 10, 2016, stating that the staff of the SEC was conducting a Section 8(e) examination with respect to this Form S-1 and that the Division of Corporate Finance would not take any further action on the Form S-1 while the examination was pending. We received subpoenas to produce documents dated December 14, 2016, and January 23, 2017, and a further subpoena for testimony and any supplemental production of documents dated June 5, 2017. The document requests were primarily in connection with this matter. We have complied with all document requests and the Company’s CEO will provide testimony when the SEC schedules such testimony, which we believe will be sometime before the end of September 2018.

As of December 31, 2017, we had accrued approximately $11,000 in legal fees related to the SEC examination.

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In February 2018, the Company issued a total of 75,000 shares of common stock to one consultant as payment for services and recorded expenses of $144,000 based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the issuance date.

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A summary of payments due under the long-term debt by year is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF MATURITIES OF LONG TERM DEBT

     
2023 – due between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 $1,089,509 
2024 – due between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025  1,133,938 
2025 – due between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026  768,744 
2026 – due between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027  756,993 
2027 – due between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028  626,976 
2028 and later – due on July 1, 2028 and thereafter  171,163 
Total long-term debt $4,547,323 

9. MAJOR CUSTOMER AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Sales to the Company’s largest customer were 94% and 92% of total sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Sales to the Company’s two largest customers were 91% of total sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Accounts receivable from the same customer were 96% of total accounts receivable and unbilled receivables as of June 30, 2023. Accounts receivable from the Company’s two largest customers were 93% of total accounts receivable and unbilled receivables as of June 30, 2022.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company received a letter in February 2021 from counsel for the Company’s director’s and officer’s insurance carrier (the “insurer”) demanding that the Company reimburse the insurer for sums advanced by the insurer to a former director of the Company as defense costs in connection with a claim purportedly arising under a previous directors and officers insurance policy. The Company believes it has no liability for this claim on the basis of, among other things, Nevada law, the Company’s governing documents and the language of the policy. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2023, no contingent liability has been recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition for this matter.

11. SEGMENT INFORMATION

ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with the Company’s internal organization structure as well as information about services, categories, business segments and major customers in financial statements. The Company has five reportable segments that are based on the following business units: (i) Environmental Services, (ii) Biochar Products and Solutions, (iii) Stream Mitigation Banking, (iv) Environmental Security Services, and (v) Cannabinoid Drug Development. In accordance with the “Segment Reporting” Topic of the ASC, the Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Existing guidance, which is based on a management approach to segment reporting, establishes requirements to report selected segment information quarterly and to report annually entity-wide disclosures about products and services, major customers and the countries in which the entity holds material assets and reports revenue. All material operating units qualify for aggregation under “Segment Reporting” due to their similar customer base and similarities in: economic characteristics; nature of products and services; and procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes.

The five reportable segments that result from applying the aggregation criteria are as follows:

Environmental Services – land reclamation, water restoration and environmental consulting services
Biochar Products and Solutions - biochar product development and environmental solutions business
Stream Mitigation Banking – mitigation banks to restore waterways and support economic development
Environmental Security Services – security services on mines transitioning to next generation industries
Cannabinoid Drug Development – glycosylated cannabinoid drug development program

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The Company operated two reportable business segments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Cannabinoid Drug Development and Environmental Services segments. The other business segments began operating in 2023.

The Company had no inter-segment sales for the periods presented.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown as below:

SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REPORTABLE SEGMENT

By Categories

  Environmental Services  Biochar Products and Solutions  Stream Mitigation Banking  Environmental Security Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
  For the three months ended June 30, 2023 
  Environmental Services  Biochar Products and Solutions  Stream Mitigation Banking  Environmental Security Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
                      
Sales $3,882,492  $-        -  $115,775  $-  $-  $3,998,267 
Cost of services  3,092,805   -   -   60,361   -   -   3,153,166 
Gross profit  789,687   -   -   55,414   -   -   845,101 
Net income (loss)  433,922   (19,116)  -   37,550   (107,444)  (308,150)  36,762 
                             
Total assets  9,440,020   15,138   -   94,610   8,784   156,928   9,715,480 
Depreciation  338,409   426   -   2,891   -   -   341,726 
Interest expense  63,061   -   -   224   -   1,712   64,997 
Tax expense  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Capital expenditures for long-lived assets $38,289  $-   -  $-  $-  $-  $38,289 

  Environmental Services  Biochar Products and Solutions  Stream Mitigation Banking  Environmental Security Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
  For the six months ended June 30, 2023 
  Environmental Services  Biochar Products and Solutions  Stream Mitigation Banking  Environmental Security Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
                      
Sales $6,870,979  $-        -  $142,175  $-  $-  $7,013,154 
Cost of services  5,442,713   -   -   76,338   -   -   5,519,051 
Gross profit  1,428,266   -   -   65,837   -   -   1,494,103 
Net income (loss)  620,565   (38,280)  -   20,445   (213,621)  (579,207)  (190,098)
                             
Total assets  9,440,020   15,138   -   94,610   8,784   156,928   9,715,480 
Depreciation  691,165   426   -   4,319   -   -   695,910 
Interest expense  105,811   -   -   224   -   2,599   108,634 
Tax expense  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Capital expenditures for long-lived assets $716,491  $15,350   -  $52,674  $-  $-  $784,515 

  Environmental Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
  For the three months ended June 30, 2022 
  Environmental Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
             
Revenue $639,359  $-  $-  $639,359 
Cost of services  574,407   -   -   574,407 
Gross profit  64,952   -   -   64,952 
Net loss  (39,429)  (107,823)  (295,934)  (443,186)
                 
Total assets  3,855,184   8,334   1,661,781   5,525,299 
Capital expenditures for long-lived assets $1,107,833  $-  $-  $1,107,833 

  Environmental Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
  For the six months ended June 30, 2022 
  Environmental Services  Cannabinoid
Drug Development
  Corporate  Total 
             
Revenue $639,359  $-  $-  $639,359 
Cost of services  574,407   -   -   574,407 
Gross profit  64,952   -   -   64,952 
Net loss  (60,146)  (233,553)  (597,461)  (891,160)
                 
Total assets  3,855,184   8,334   1,661,781   5,525,299 
Capital expenditures for long-lived assets $1,107,833  $-  $-  $1,107,833 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

As used in this discussion and analysis and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Vitality Biopharma,Malachite Innovations, Inc., a Nevada corporation.

Cautionary Statement

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes thereto contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. The information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our common stock. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this Quarterly Report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed on March 31, 2017 filed on June 28, 2017,2023, and the related audited financial statements and notes included therein.

Certain statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are projections in respect of future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include: general economic and financial market conditions; our ability to obtain additional financing as necessary; our ability to continue operating as a going concern; any adverse occurrence with respect to our business or; results of our research and development activities that are less positive than we expect ;expect; our ability to bring our intended products to market; market demand for our intended products; shifts in industry capacity; product development or other initiatives by our competitors; fluctuations in the availability and costs of raw materials and costs associated with growing raw materials forrequired in our intended products; poor growing conditions for the stevia plant;drug development process; other factors beyond our control; and the other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 28, 2017.March 31, 2023.

Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements we make are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed by any forward-looking statements. As a result, readers should not place undue reliance on any of the forward-looking statements we make in this report. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Company Overview

Malachite Innovations, Inc. (“Malachite”) is a public holding company dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people and the planet through a novel and innovative approach to impact investing. Malachite owns and operates a balanced portfolio of operating businesses focused on developing long-term solutions to environmental, social and health challenges, with a particular focus on economically disadvantaged communities. Malachite takes an opportunistic approach to impact investing by leveraging its competitive advantages and looking at solving old problems in new ways. Malachite seeks to thoughtfully allocate its capital into ventures that are expected to make a positive impact on the people-planet ecosystem and generate strong investment returns for our shareholders.

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Our corporate headquarters is located in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional office locations in Rocklin, California and Fola, West Virginia. As of August 1, 2023, we employed 38 full-time employees and engaged various consultants and professional service firms to provide us with flexible and experienced resources to advance our corporate objectives while maintaining a cost-effective overhead structure. We were incorporatedstrive to instill a corporate culture of honesty, integrity and respect while advancing our mission of doing well by doing good.

Operating Business Segments

Our five operating business segments are: (i) Environmental Services, (ii) Biochar Products and Solutions, (iii) Stream Mitigation Banking, (iv) Environmental Security Services, and (v) Cannabinoid Drug Development. The Stream Mitigation Banking segment did not have significant operations in the Statethree months ended June 30, 2023.

Information about our business segments should be read together with “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Nevada on June 29, 2007 underFinancial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Environmental Services

In May 2022, the name Legend Mining Inc. On October 10, 2011, we completed a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, Stevia First Corp., whereby we changed our name from “Legend Mining Inc.” to “Stevia First Corp.” Also on October 10, 2011, we effected a seven for one forward stock split of authorized, issued and outstanding common stock. As a result, our authorized capital was increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 525,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001, and issued and outstanding shares of common stock increased from 7,350,000 to 51,450,000. In February 2012, we substantially changed our management team, and added other key personnel. In December 2015, we discovered novel pharmaceutical applications of our glycosylation technology for producing cannabinoid prodrugs and we have recently changed our operational focus towards pharmaceutical development of the cannabinoid prodrugs. On July 15, 2016, the holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock and our Board of Directors approved 1) a name change whereby our name changed from Stevia First Corp. to Vitality Biopharma,Company acquired Range Environmental Resources, Inc., 2) a reverse splitWest Virginia corporation (“Range Environmental”) and Range Natural Resources, Inc., a West Virginia corporation (“Range Natural” and together with Range Environmental, the “Range Reclamation Entities”). The Range Reclamation Entities provide land reclamation, water restoration and environmental consulting services to mining and non-mining customers throughout the Appalachian region with the goal of our outstanding common shares whereby each 10 sharesreturning land to pre-mining conditions or repurposing the land for natural, commercial, agricultural or recreational use. The Range Reclamation Entities’ water restoration services seek to improve rivers, streams and discharges through novel and innovative treatment applications to help customers meet their various regulatory standards and requirements. The Range Reclamation Entities also provide environmental consulting services to customers, typically in connection with land reclamation and water restoration projects, and, as an additional value-add service, sell water treatment chemicals manufactured by third parties to their customers. Range Natural also mines natural resources, including coal, for customers incidental to the reclamation and repurposing of common stock will be exchanged for 1 sharemine sites.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (the “EIA”), the United States had 551 coal mines in 2020, comprised of common stock370 active mines, 141 idled or closed mines, and 3) an increase40 new or activated mines. Approximately 82% of those coal mines were located in Appalachia (which comprises the Appalachian Mountains and is commonly known as the cultural region in the Eastern United States stretching from the southern part of New York to the northern parts of Alabama and Georgia). According to the EIA, there were approximately three times as many coal mines in the United States in 2008 (compared to 2020) with approximately 89% located in Appalachia. The precipitous decline in the number of sharesoperating coal mines since 2008 is due to various supply, demand and regulatory factors, including a reduction in demand for coal as a source of authorized common stockelectricity due to the increased use of natural gas and renewable energy, an increase in coal production costs due to inflation and the dearth of cost-effective locations remaining for mining, and a more stringent and costly regulatory environment, all of which have resulted in an increasingly difficult market for coal producers.

In 2000, coal was responsible for 1,966 billion kWh of electricity generation, which represented 52% of the total electricity generation in the United States. However, in 2022, coal was responsible for only 828 billion kWh of electricity generation, which represented 20% of the total electricity generation in the United States. According to the EIA, 23% of the 200,568 megawatts of coal-fired capacity currently operating in the United States is scheduled to retire by the end of 2029 due to the high cost of operations, continued competition from 525,000,000 to 1,000,000,000. These changes became effective on July 20, 2016.natural gas and renewable energy resources, and sustainable initiatives of energy producers.

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PlanHowever, the reclamation of Operationsclosed and inactive mine sites has not kept pace with the increase in closed and idled mine sites, thus creating a substantial backlog of reclamation work that needs to be completed on former mine sites. According to the U.S. Office of Surfacing Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (“OSMRE”), there are approximately 50,000 high-priority abandoned mine land locations in the United States resulting from legacy coal mining operations that failed to adequately reclaim the land and waterways back to their natural state. Additionally, there are tens of thousands of active mine sites in the United States that require contemporaneous reclamation of land and waterways during the active mining process, and an estimated equally large number of idled mine locations that also require significant land reclamation and water restoration services.

Business OverviewUnder the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (“SMCRA”), OSMRE was established for two basic purposes: (i) to ensure coal mines in the United States operate in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining operations and to restore the land to beneficial use following mining, and (ii) to implement an Abandoned Mine Land (“AML”) reclamation program to address the hazards and environmental degradation resulting from two centuries of coal mining activities that occurred before SMCRA was passed in 1977. The AML reclamation program is funded through fees levied against coal producers based on tons of coal produced. As of September 2020, the AML reclamation fund had collected a total of $11.7 billion in coal mining fees over the life of the program, with $9.5 billion (81%) appropriated and distributed in accordance with SMCRA, and $2.2 billion (19%) unappropriated and available for future disbursement. In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was enacted, which, among other things, authorized $11.3 billion in new funding to be appropriated for deposit into the AML reclamation fund. Importantly, the AML reclamation fund is only available to help fund the reclamation of mines abandoned before SMCRA was enacted in 1977; therefore, all mines abandoned after the year 1977 cannot access funding from the AML reclamation fund and must obtain funding from other sources.

Additionally, each state in Appalachia has a Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) or an equivalent agency that oversees coal mining permitting, operations, and reclamation. Under DEP rules and regulations, coal mining companies are required to develop a mining and reclamation plan that is approved by the applicable state agency, obtain a mining permit from the state, and secure a reclamation surety bond from a qualified third-party insurance company or provide a comparable financial guarantee. The reclamation surety bond provides the state with financial assurances that land reclamation and waterway restoration will be performed in accordance with the original reclamation plan once mining is complete if the coal mining company, as primary obligor, fails to perform. Therefore, there are at least three groups who may need land reclamation, water restoration and environmental auditing services: (i) mining companies when permits are active and reclamation bonds are not in default, (ii) surety bond insurers when reclamation bonds are in default, and (iii) states through their AML reclamation funds for mine lands abandoned before 1977 and for mine lands with defaulted coal mining companies and surety bond insurers after 1977.

At the time of acquisition in May 2022, the Range Reclamation Entities had one reclamation customer, 15 pieces of owned and financed equipment, eight pieces of leased equipment, and 12 employees, all located and operating in West Virginia. As of June 30, 2023, approximately one year later, the businesses had four reclamation customers, 60 pieces of owned and financed equipment, and 29 employees in West Virginia. For the full year 2021, the Range Reclamation Entities had revenues of approximately $2.5 million. For the partial year period from May 11, 2022 to December 31, 2022, the Range Reclamation Entities had revenues of approximately $4.8 million. For the first six months of 2023, the Range Reclamation Entities had revenues of approximately $6.9 million. The Range Reclamation Entities have also made a significant investment in recruiting, retaining and rewarding employees, including providing new benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, vacation days, 401K retirement plan, and job advancement training. The Range Reclamation Entities’ employees are their most valuable asset, and therefore we are committed to building a best-in-class culture and financially rewarding our talented, hard-working employees so that we can maximize the good we can do for our people and their families.

The Range Reclamation Entities are planning for continued growth in their land reclamation, water restoration and consulting businesses by expanding their market share with existing coal mining customers reclamation bond insurers, and the DEP of each state in Appalachia for AML projects, adding new coal mining and non-coal mining customers, and collaborating with the Company’s other operating businesses to generate incremental sales opportunities. We will seek to add additional people, equipment and technologies to support these ambitious growth goals to ensure we successfully execute our value creation plans for the Company and our shareholders.

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Biochar Products and Solutions

Terra Preta, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Terra Preta”), is a biochar product development and environmental solutions business started by the Company in December 2022. Terra Preta is developing a novel and innovative combination of biochar, proprietary materials and structural designs intended to create several first-of-its-kind agricultural and water filtration products and solutions.

Biochar is a solid, lightweight carbon-rich material produced by the thermal decomposition of organic material (such as cellulosic feedstock, including wood and plants) using a chemical-conversion process known as pyrolysis. Carbonization pyrolysis is a chemical degradation process that heats organic materials to produce carbon-rich biochar, liquid bio-oils, and syngas products. Since organic material is thermally decomposed without oxygen during the pyrolysis process, combustion does not occur, so the process allows for the permanent capture of carbon in the biochar end-product and eliminates the release of climate-damaging carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The specific yield of biochar during the carbonization pyrolysis process depends on several variables such as temperature, heating time and heating rate. Lower temperatures, longer heating times and lower heating rates typically yield more biochar and less bio-oil and syngas.

Terra Preta has been launched to build a full-cycle, carbon-negative business that reduces greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, passively filters contaminated water without the use of harsh chemicals, and provides a fortified, nutrient-rich soil amendment to improve the growth of agricultural products.

Greenhouse gases, comprised of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases, are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, and are generally believed to result in warmer temperatures and climate change, including changing weather patterns, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events. Carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere through, among other things, the burning of fossil fuels, solid waste and other biomass materials, and is removed from the atmosphere when absorbed by plants during the photosynthesis process. Terra Preta is in discussions with a large affiliated landowner to enter into a long-term lease or purchase of at least 100 acres of former mine land in West Virginia for the planting, growth and harvesting of crops to serve as the primary feedstock for our biochar production operations. The newly planted crops would then act as a “carbon sink”, drawing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the plants through the photosynthesis process. When the plants are harvested, biochar is produced through the carbonization pyrolysis process and the captured carbon dioxide is permanently preserved as carbon in the biochar product for use in water treatment and agricultural end uses.

Pursuant to rules adopted under the Clean Water Act of 1972 (“Clean Water Act”), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has implemented various pollution control programs such as wastewater standards for industry and recommendations for pollutants in surface waters. The Clean Water Act prohibits any party from discharging pollutants into a water of the United States unless they have a permit issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”), which contains limits on what a party can discharge and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements. On mining sites, coal operators are required to sample and test their water discharges on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and applicable NPDES permits. Currently, most mining operators treat non-compliant water with temporary holding ponds and expensive chemicals such as pH adjusters, coagulants and flocculants that require constant reapplication to ensure compliance. Terra Preta will focus on developing a proprietary, biochar-based passive treatment system that treats non-compliant mine site discharges to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits without the need for holding ponds or expensive chemicals.

Sustainable agriculture plays a critical role in the stability, growth, and diversification of our future food supply chain and the growth of plants intended to serve as a carbon sink to reduce greenhouse gases. High-quality soil, a key condition for sustainable agriculture, requires organic matter, microorganisms, nutrients, and optimal compaction. Subsoils with a sufficient number of air-filled pores have little restriction to drainage and aeration, and typically are able to decompose and cycle organic matter and nutrients more efficiently. Alternatively, soil with poor aeration leads to the build-up of carbon dioxide, reduces the ability of plants to absorb water and nutrients, and leads to increased plant stress and root disease. To help address the ill effects of soil compaction, Terra Preta is developing a proprietary, fortified biochar soil amendment that provides unique soil structuring characteristics that will allow plants to grow strong roots that optimize the absorption of water and nutrients, thereby reducing root stress and disease.

In December 2022, Terra Preta filed trademarks for biochar goods and services related to agricultural and water treatment applications. In March 2023, Terra Preta filed provisional patents related to novel and innovative agricultural and water treatment solutions and designs. Additionally, in March 2023, Terra Preta purchased two pyrolysis ovens that each produce one ton of biochar per day to advance our research and development activities. We anticipate that several biochar-based water filtration and soil amendment products will be available for production and sale by the end of 2023.

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Stream Mitigation Banking

In December 2022, the Company formed Pristine Stream Ventures, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Pristine Stream”) to engage in the business of establishing “mitigation banks” throughout the Appalachian region in order to restore and preserve environmentally degraded streams and waterways and support new economic development, with a particular focus on coal mine sites in economically disadvantaged areas that are being repositioned for next generation industries and job creation.

A mitigation bank is a stream, wetland or other aquatic resource that has been restored or preserved for the purpose of providing compensation for environmental impacts to other aquatic resources. A mitigation bank is created to ensure that ecological loss resulting from new development is offset by the restoration and preservation of other nearby natural habitats so there is no net loss to the environment. Regulatory agencies determine the number of mitigation credits that a mitigation bank may earn and sell upon the completion of each specific restoration project, and likewise, the number of mitigation credits that a developer is required to purchase to offset the environmental impact of the new development project.

Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”) is required to begin a new development that impacts a wetland, stream or other aquatic resource. The Army Corps, following the guidance set forth by the EPA, will grant a permit if the applicant: (i) takes all practicable steps to avoid an adverse impact to a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource, (ii) minimizes unavoidable damage to a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource, and (iii) compensates for permanent destruction of a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource by creating a new comparable aquatic resource, or by restoring a degraded one.

When a wetland, stream or aquatic resource is permanently destroyed as part of a project, the developer must either restore or preserve a new wetland, stream or aquatic resource, or purchase available credits from a qualified and approved mitigation bank that has already restored or preserved a wetland, stream or aquatic resource in a qualifying hydrological unit code (“HUC”) zone. The United States Geological Survey created HUC zones based on a hierarchical land area classification system incorporating surface hydrological features in a standard, uniform graphical framework. HUC zone requirements are used to ensure a restored waterway is proximally located to an impacted waterway so that the no net-loss principle incorporates a geographic factor.

Compensatory mitigation can be accomplished through three options approved by the Army Corps: (i) the developer purchases appropriate credits from an approved mitigation bank, (ii) the developer pays into an approved in-lieu fee fund, or (iii) the developer performs the requisite amount of aquatic restoration. The Army Corps determines, on a case-by-case basis, the appropriate compensation option and amount of compensation mitigation required by a developer to off-set unavoidable adverse effects to the aquatic environment. In determining the amount of compensation mitigation, the Army Corps will consider the functional loss at the development site, the expected functional gain at the mitigation site, the net loss of aquatic resource surface area, risk and uncertainty of the mitigation project, and loss of natural habitat.

Pristine Stream is planning to establish mitigation banks throughout the Appalachian region to earn mitigation credits which Pristine Stream would later sell to developers to allow them to offset the impact of development activities in similar geographical areas. Pristine Stream plans to identify and select qualifying aquatic sites, work closely with applicable federal and state regulatory agencies, and use the Range Reclamation Entities to repair and restore damaged waterways to earn mitigation credits that can be sold by Pristine Stream. Pristine Stream is currently analyzing the supply and demand dynamics of many HUC zones throughout the Appalachian region to determine the optimal areas of focus for its new mitigation banks, and anticipates initiating its first mitigation banking project in Appalachia by the end of 2023.

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Environmental Security Services

Range Security Resources, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Range Security”), is an environmental security services business started by the Company in November 2022. Range Security is focused on providing eco-friendly, technology-driven security services to active and former mine sites, with a particular focus on locations transitioning from coal mining to next generation industries. Range Security is intended to serve as a complementary business to the Range Reclamation Entities.

Mine sites in the Appalachian region frequently comprise thousands of acres of natural habitat with valuable infrastructure and operating assets disbursed across large tracts of land. However, many of these mine sites lack adequate broadband access or cellular service, and therefore traditional technology-based security solutions are not available. Also, due to the large land areas and often challenging access roads and mountainous terrain, consistent visual confirmation of the safety and security of high value assets is problematic, and unnecessary amounts of carbon dioxide are emitted from heavy-duty trucks used to perform frequent visual security checks. Furthermore, due to the remoteness and lack of technological options, most security services in the market fail to provide an independent verification of the security status of a mine site and confirmation of visual security checks, resulting in a customer’s uncertainty regarding the actual security services being provided.

Valuable assets commonly found on mine sites requiring high-levels of security services include office buildings, coal operation facilities such as preparation plants and loadout facilities, power stations and electrical lines, vehicles and heavy equipment, supplies and chemicals, and spare parts and components. These high-value assets are frequently the target of theft since all or parts of these assets can be easily removed from the mine site and sold for cash. Unfortunately, the actual damage to the operation resulting from this type of destructive theft is frequently many times the market value of the stolen item, primarily due to the losses resulting from the down-time of operations, the cost of repairs and replacement components, and the long-term damage to critical infrastructure that can be repurposed and used to attract next generation industries once the mining is complete.

In March 2023, Range Security was engaged by its first customer for environmental security services covering a 13,000-acre coal mine site in West Virginia. Range Security has hired seven new security professionals, and is focusing its recruitment efforts on military veterans, police officers, and other professionals with security experience. Range Security has purchased two fuel-efficient utility task vehicles for ground surveillance and a thermal-imaging drone for aerial surveillance, all of which use significantly less fuel and electricity to operate than traditional security vehicles and provide a much broader coverage range with a substantially lower carbon footprint. Range Security is also in the process of establishing satellite-based wireless service to support video surveillance and enable a mobile technology solution used by our security professionals to provide real-time evidence of visual security checks. Range Security plans to expand its security service business onto several additional mine sites prior to the end of 2023, with a particular focus on locations with valuable infrastructure being repurposed into non-coal multi-use complexes with attractive job growth prospects and next generation industry opportunities.

Cannabinoid Drug Development

Graphium Biosciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Graphium”), is a cannabinoid-based drug development company tracing its history of technological innovation and drug advancement back to October 2011 through two predecessor entities, Stevia First Corp. and Vitality Biopharma, Inc. In October 2021, the Company formed Graphium as a wholly-owned subsidiary and transferred all of its drug development assets to this newly-formed entity.

Graphium is unlockingadvancing a broad portfolio of glycosylated cannabinoid prodrugs that have been developed to unlock the power of cannabinoids for the treatment of serious neurological and inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease and narcotic bowel syndrome, a form of severe opiate-induced bowel dysfunction.

Vitality Biopharma has developed a new class of cannabinoid pharmaceuticals known as cannabosides, which were discovered in 2015 through applicationrebalancing effects of the company’sendocannabinoid system to address numerous chronic conditions with inadequate pharmaceutical options. Graphium’s leading drug candidate, VBX-100, is a glycosylated tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) cannabinoid that targets inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract but without unwanted psychoactive or intoxicating side effects.

Cannabinoids, including THC and cannabidiol (“CBD”), have well-known therapeutic benefits through their interaction with the human endocannabinoid system, which serves a regulating and rebalancing function in the body. For decades, patients have used cannabinoids to activate the endocannabinoid system to provide relief for numerous chronic and debilitating ailments, including inflammation, pain, anxiety, depression, and cancer. However, THC, a commonly-used cannabinoid with significant therapeutic benefit, is psychoactive and intoxicating, and therefore its use has many practical, and in some cases legal, limitations. Nevertheless, many patients with chronic health conditions, including gastrointestinal inflammation, continue to use cannabinoids because current pharmaceutical offerings do not provide adequate therapeutic relief or result in unwanted side effects.

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Our novel scientific discovery was the development of a proprietary enzymatic bioprocessing technologies originally developed for stevia sweeteners. Cannabosides aretechnology that adds one or more glucose molecules to a cannabinoid, glycoside “prodrugs,” which meansresulting in our proprietary glycosylated cannabinoid compounds. Our glycosylated cannabinoids act as prodrugs that achieve targeted delivery of the bioactive cannabinoids within the body once they are medications oractivated. Prodrugs are compounds that, after administration, are converted within the bodymetabolized into a pharmacologically active drug which already has a long historyand are often designed to improve drug properties and reduce known or expected toxicities and adverse side effects. The advantages of clinical investigation and use. A classic prodrug example is Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, which was first made by Felix Hoffmann at Bayer in 1897 and is a synthetic prodrug of salicylic acid. Because there already exists independent verification of the active drug’s safety and efficacy,our glycosylated cannabinoid prodrugs may receive marketing approval more quickly thaninclude: (i) administration in a convenient oral formulation, (ii) targeted delivery with release in the colon or large intestine, (iii) improved stability with limited degradation or drug metabolism, and (iv) delayed release enabling longer-lasting effects and fewer administrations by patients.

We have learned through our animal studies that glucose bound to cannabinoid molecules are inactive and poorly absorbed from the intestines, allowing the combined molecule to reach the large intestine where glycoside hydrolase enzymes cleave the glucose and the cannabinoid is released in a targeted and restricted manner. Further, we have learned through our animal studies that a targeted release of THC, which could be provided in very low doses to achieve physiologically beneficial results, serves as an anti-inflammatory agent in the lower gastrointestinal tract and minimizes the amount of THC absorbed into the blood stream. Therefore, we anticipate our glycosylated cannabinoid prodrug will provide the anti-inflammatory benefits of low-dose THC while avoiding the psychoactive and intoxicating properties that hinder the broader pharmaceutical use of THC. Initially, we are targeting the $20 billion inflammatory bowel disease (“IBD”) market in the United States, which is composed of patients suffering from ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, both chronic and debilitating conditions with no cure. We also believe our glycosylated cannabinoids could also be used to treat other indications, including, among others, irritable bowel syndrome (“IBS”), anxiety, depression, autism and in some cases may receive drug approvals through completioncancer.

By using our proprietary enzymatic bioprocessing technologies, our research team has developed a novel family of small clinical studies evaluating bioequivalence or bioavailability. At the same time, a prodrug canover 100 glycosylated cannabinoid prodrugs. These glycosylated cannabinoids have manyunique commercial advantages, including that they can be proprietaryapplications and patentable compositions of matter, unlikewhich are separate and distinct from ordinary cannabinoids. Currently, our intellectual property is comprised of the following patents: (i) Cannabinoid Glycoside Prodrugs and Methods of Synthesis: Patent filed in 2016 and granted in 2021 for the invention of novel glycosylated cannabinoids themselves, or older pharmaceutical formulations where patent protection has already expired.

Cannaboside prodrugs are intended to reduce or eliminate the psychoactivityand methods of cannabinoids while providing amplified therapeutic effects. Upon oral delivery, cannaboside prodrugs pass through the digestive tract and release active cannabinoids within the large intestine or colon. This could enable cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to be restricted to the gastrointestinal tract, minimizing entry into the bloodstream or brain, and enabling targeted delivery for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Targeted deliverydisorders, including IBD and IBS, (ii) Antimicrobial Compositions Comprising Cannabinoids and Methods of cannabinoids with limited psychoactivity may be especially usefulUsing the Same: Patent filed in 2018 and granted in 2021 for treatment of pediatric conditions. Cannaboside prodrugs are also more stable and far more water soluble than cannabinoids, which enables them to be readily formulated within a pill or capsule.

We have produced more than 25 novel cannabosides so far and have patent applications that include composition of matter claims for prodrugs of cannabinoids that have been studied extensively in clinical trials worldwide, including THC, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidivarin (CBDV), and other phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids. Upon successful patent prosecution, protection would extend until 2035 and be available in all major markets worldwide. In addition, we have filed patent applications that seek to protect claims on the novel vanilloid glycoside compounds that target the TRPV receptors for mediating pain relief, methods of use for TRPV1 agonists to effect neural repair, and based on findings in early 2017, for methods to use cannabinoids to treat gut dysbiosis and drug-resistantC.difficile infections, which colonize the large intestine. We aim to develop and approve our proprietary molecules as pharmaceuticals using a low-risk regulatory strategy that is available for prodrugs, and to amplify the benefits that have been seen in independent clinical trials describing the use of cannabinoids for treatment of neurological and inflammatory conditions.

A key part of our strategy will be to take advantage of a more efficient U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and approval process that is available for prodrugs, which reduces the need for large and expensive clinical trials. Expedited regulatory processes may be available for our cannabosides because in the U.S. and internationally there have already been many independent preclinical and clinical studies completed using the reference cannabinoid drugs we are studying, and so existing clinical data may be submitted to drug regulatory agencies as supporting evidence of our compounds’ safety and efficacy.

We are initially developing our cannabosides drug formulations for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and narcotic bowel syndrome, a severe form of opiate-induced abdominal pain.

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For inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there have been independently-conducted preclinical and clinical studies that have demonstrated the benefit of cannabinoids, and many U.S. states now permit the use of medical marijuana for IBD, including for treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis patients. Independently-run retrospective clinical studies have found that in 56 patients who used cannabinoids with IBD that 83.9% of patients reported improvement in abdominal pain and 76.8% of patients reported improvement in abdominal cramping. In addition, in a prospective trial that was independently-managed and placebo-controlled, it was found that 45% of Crohn’s disease patients achieved remission through only 8 weeks of treatment. Patients reported improvements in sleep and appetite with no significant side effects, and some patients were able to eliminate use of corticosteroids and opiate pain medications. Patients experienced benefits with cannabis treatment despite being non-responders to traditional front-line and second-line IBD therapies, such as corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologic TNF-alpha inhibitors.

In early 2017, we obtained new data about the anti-cancer and anti-microbial properties of cannabinoids, including evidence that cannabinoids provide cytotoxicity against cell lines of colorectal cancer andC.difficile, a drug-resistant microbial infection that colonizes the large intestine. Both colorectal cancer andC.difficile infections are more prevalent in IBD patients than in the general population.

Narcotic bowel syndrome (NBS) is a severe form of opiate-induced abdominal pain. In studies, more than half (58%) of opiate users have reported chronic abdominal pain. When opiate-induced abdominal pain is overlooked or misdiagnosed, potentially due to common gastrointestinal side effects like opiate-induced constipation, it may lead to a vicious cycle of dose escalation. While seeking pain relief, increasing the dose of opiate medications could lead both to worsening abdominal pain and to more severe drug addiction. Studies have reported that approximately 6% of opiate users have NBS, and that patients afflicted with this disorder report a quality-of-life that is worse than patients with quadriplegia. Independent preclinical studies have reported that endogenous opioid peptides may play a role within the intestinal tract in the development of inflammation, and that they act in a synergistic manner to cannabinoids for pain relief, meaning that cannabinoids could enable opiate dose reduction without sacrificing pain relief. Independent clinical studies have confirmed this effect, where it was reported that cannabis provides additional pain relief to patients taking stable doses of opiates for chronic pain management. Independent clinical studies have also found that treatment regimens for narcotic bowel syndrome are ineffective, as 45.8% of patients were shown to return to using narcotics within only three months following treatment.

Our primary operations are based in Yuba City, California, where we originally developed our proprietary bioprocessing methods. The Company’s research and development facilities include laboratories and a manufacturing suite that will be used for pharmaceutical-grade production of cannabosides for clinical trials. These facilities have been registered with and approved by the DEA as well as the State of California.

Product Pipeline

Our pipeline includes drug formulations of cannabosides, which are cannabinoid glycosides that we are developing as small molecule pharmaceutical products. Prodrugs are medications or compounds metabolized by the body into a pharmacologically active drug. We have patents pending for more than 25 of these novel pharmaceutical compositions including prodrugs of THC, CBD, and CBDV, which are cannabinoids that are either marketed and approved as pharmaceutical products today, or that are currently under investigation in independent clinical trials. Prodrugs can optimize the marketability of a drug because they can be patented and proprietary, and yet still be approved through an abbreviated regulatory pathway.

Cannaboside prodrugs are designed to deliver a variety of benefits including:

1.Administration of cannabinoids in a convenient oral formulation;
2.Targeted delivery of cannabinoids without any psychoactivity or intoxication, which can be achieved through gut-restricted prodrugs that are released in the colon or large intestine and that avoid entry into the bloodstream or brain;
3.Improved solubility, leading to oral formulations that are easy to manufacture and that improve the tolerability of cannabinoid products through reduction or removal of harsh organic solvents;
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4.Improved stability, preventing conversion of CBD to unwanted byproducts including THC in the acidic stomach environment, or preventing other forms of unwanted degradation or drug metabolism, therefore enabling higher doses of cannabinoids to be administered orally; and
5.Delayed release, enabling long-lasting and overnight relief for patients, rather than having to administer treatment repeatedly throughout the day and requiring additional sleep aids.

VITA-100 is an oral cannabinoid formulation containing THC-glycosides that is being developed for acute treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (inducing disease remission), irritable bowel syndrome, and narcotic bowel syndrome. VITA-210 is an oral cannabinoid formulation containing cannabosides being investigated in preclinical studies for chronic (long-term) administration, and which is being developed for chronic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (maintaining disease remission), irritable bowel syndrome, opiate-induced bowel dysfunction,C. difficile infections, and colorectal cancer. The company is developing additional cannabinoid product formulations, and these development efforts will be guided by the results of observational clinical studies that will be conducted by the company or through company collaborators. These observational studies will be designed to treat serious neurological conditions including treatment of complex, refractory, or neuropathic pain (cannabis substitution therapy for opioid painkillers).

ProductsTreatment IndicationsStatus
Cannabosides - VITA-100Inflammatory Bowel Disease (inducing remission), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Narcotic Bowel SyndromePhase 1a/1b Trial to be completed in 1st Half of 2018
Cannabosides - VITA-210Inflammatory Bowel Disease (maintaining remission), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Opiate-induced Bowel Dysfunction,C. difficile Infections, Colorectal CancerPreclinical
Additional Cannabinoid FormulationsComplex/Refractory or Neuropathic Pain (Substitution therapy for opioid painkillers), Huntington’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis & Rare White Matter Disorders, Guillain-BarréObservational clinical studies to initiate in 1st Half of 2018

Our Operations

For each of the pharmaceutical products in our pipeline, the active cannabinoid pharmaceutical agents have either been independently approved by regulatory bodies, or are now in late-stage clinical trials, and there is extensive clinical data already available related to drug safety and effectiveness. Because of this, we will in general benefit from the increased familiarity of clinical investigators and regulators with these compounds, which may enable abbreviated paths towards clinical testing and eventual approval of our pharmaceutical products.

Short Term Development Targets

We plan to complete all necessary preclinical studies for VITA-100 and to conduct a Phase 1a/1b clinical trial in the first half of 2018. This first-in-man clinical study will focus primarily on evaluating the clinical pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of cannabosides, and it will also provide a preliminary evaluation of effects on pain, cramping, and gastrointestinal motility. We plan to conduct additional preclinical studies on our proprietary cannaboside drug formulations also, which are designed to evaluate and further explore their utility for treatment of additional conditions, such as colorectal cancer.

We are also developing additional cannabinoid formulations geared towards treatment of complex or refractory pain, for use within cannabis substitution therapy for opioid painkillers, andantibiotics for the treatment of serious neurological conditions. TheClostridioides difficile, (iii) Novel Cannabinoid Glycosides and Uses Thereof: Patent filed in 2020 and in prosecution for additional novel cannabinoid formulationsglycosides and existing cannabinoid productsincludes research data supporting the improved characteristics and commercial production strategies for these new molecules, and (iv) Continuous Enzymatic Perfusion Reactor System: Patent filed in 2021 and in prosecution for our improved reactor system for the efficient enzymatic glycosylation of hydrophobic small molecules, including cannabinoids. We believe our intellectual property portfolio of glycosylated cannabinoids possess significant value and, as a result, we have allocated substantial resources to ensure that our U.S. and international patents are properly filed and successfully prosecuted. As our research efforts involving glycosylated cannabinoids continue to progress, we plan to study may eventuallyfile additional patents to further expand our growing family of intellectual property assets and create long-term value for our shareholders.

Our research team has performed 23 animal studies to test the safety, efficacy and dosing levels of our glycosylated cannabinoids, which have provided us with favorable scientific data and the opportunity to further refine our drug development plan. We have performed two industry standard colitis disease mouse models: (i) TNBS model in 2017 and 2018 that generated favorable colitis prevention data, and (ii) DSS model in 2021 that generated favorable colitis treatment data. In 2021, we received a letter from the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Office of Orphan Products Development stating that we have been granted Orphan Drug Designation for our glycosylated cannabinoid VBX-100 for the treatment of pediatric ulcerative colitis. An Orphan Drug Designation provides several benefits, including fee waivers, tax credits, fast tracking of regulatory processes, and seven years of market exclusivity.

Due to our development of pharmaceutical products, we are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other federal, state, and local agencies. Also, since we are researching and developing cannabinoid-based products, we are subject to regulation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). Our research and development activities focus on cannabinoids, particularly THC and CBD derived from the cannabis plant, which the DEA has classified as Schedule I substances. Schedule I substances are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. In May 2019, the DEA informed us that it had determined that they consider our VBX-100 prodrug a Schedule I substance. As a result, any developing, testing, manufacturing, or clinical studies involving our VBX-100 prodrug, and by inference potentially all of our THC-glycoside molecules, are required to be developed internallyproperly licensed by the DEA and adhere to strict diversion control standards.

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We are working closely with a third-party contract research organization to develop a detailed drug development plan to advance our leading drug candidate, VBX-100, through Phase II clinical trials by the end of 2025, subject to receipt of sufficient funding, which is currently estimated to be approximately $12.0 million. The Company is actively seeking to raise the necessary funding to advance our leading drug candidate, VBX-100. If we are successful in raising the necessary capital and advancing VBX-100 through Phase II clinical studies, then we would seek to maximize shareholder value by either selling our drug development assets to a strategic purchaser or raising additional capital to advance VBX-100 through Phase III clinical trials.

Impact Investing Strategy

Our impact investing strategy aims to improve the health and wellness of people and the planet, while also generating long-term sustainable financial returns for our shareholders. We believe that doing well and doing good are not mutually exclusive, and that an impact investing strategy can balance the environmental, social and economic needs of people and the planet while also generating attractive risk-adjusted financial returns for shareholders.

Our impact investing strategy provides an opportunity for our dedicated team to address pressing environmental, social and economic challenges, such as standalone productsclimate change, air and water pollution, educational inequality and economic disparity, through the development of technology-based solutions. By actively directing investment capital towards businesses that are working to create positive environmental, social and economic outcomes, our impact investing strategy can meaningfully contribute to an improved people-planet ecosystem and a healthier and happier way of life.

We have a particular interest in providing environmental and social solutions in economically-disadvantaged regions of the United States. Initially, the Company is targeting the Appalachian region, which is home to communities with some of the most disadvantaged income, education and employment demographics in the United States. Our ambitious strategy is to allocate investment capital and build operating businesses that provide positive environmental and social impact in the disadvantaged coal communities of Appalachia to maximize the good we can do for people and the planet.

Impact Investing Process

Our Company maintains a rigorous investment process comprised of sourcing, underwriting, acquiring or usedoriginating, growing, and exiting impact investing opportunities. Our executive management team is responsible for the construction, execution, and continued refinement of our impact investing process, which relies upon the decades of experience of our executive management team and a periodic review, evaluation and adoption of best practices employed in combinationthe direct investment and private equity industry.

Our impact investing process starts with identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities. We use a variety of sources to identify potential impact investments, including our extensive network of industry contacts, third party intermediaries and proprietary research performed by our executive management team. Each potential impact investment is evaluated based on its fit with our cannaboside drug formulations. We plancorporate strategy, the individual risks and opportunities of each potential investment, and any synergies with our other impact investments (“Portfolio Companies”). This detailed due diligence review is aimed at identifying and addressing material investment risks and opportunities to initiate observational studiescreate long-term sustainable value for our shareholders. Furthermore, our evaluation of each potential impact investment incorporates, to the extent appropriate, consideration of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) factors in the 1sthalfinvestment decision-making process.

Our impact investments are commonly structured as stock or asset acquisitions with transaction consideration in the form of 2018cash and the Company’s common stock so the former owners of impact investment acquisitions are properly aligned with our public shareholders in the creation of future value. Additionally, the Company has developed innovative business projects that fit within our corporate strategy and have been allocated capital and resources to grow and increase shareholder value. Each such organic innovation has been developed within a newly-created, wholly-owned Portfolio Company (e.g., Terra Preta, Pristine Stream and Range Security) so the executive management team can properly monitor the performance of each organic innovation and optimize the allocation of capital and management resources to maximize the positive overall impact to the Company and its shareholders.

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After a potential impact investment is acquired, or an organic innovation is launched, our executive management team is responsible for closely monitoring on a regular basis the performance of each investment. Each Portfolio Company has an experienced management team that is responsible for executing a value creation plan with active support, collaboration and input from the Company’s executive management team. Our complementary hybrid approach to investment management enables the management teams of each Portfolio Company to manage the daily operations of the business in a decentralized manner, while the executive management team of the Company serves as an active collaborator to the management team of each Portfolio Company to ensure the value creation plan is being successfully executed and cross-pollination of ideas, capabilities and synergies are achieved across each Portfolio Company. We believe a balanced approach to individual management and corporate governance provides Portfolio Company management teams with the freedom and autonomy to preserve their ownership mindset while also providing the Company’s executive team with the optimal level of involvement in order to assessmaximize the overall benefits of existing cannabinoid products for one or more treatment indications, including complex, refractory, or neuropathic pain (substitution therapy for opioid painkillers), opiate-induced bowel dysfunction, Huntington’s disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or multiple sclerosis. The results from these observational studies on existing cannabinoid products will be used to guide selection of appropriate treatment indications for our proprietary cannaboside pharmaceutical formulations, and to help develop additional internal intellectual property related to the useCompany’s shareholders.

As the value creation plan is executed for each Portfolio Company, the Company’s executive team, in consultation with the management team of cannabinoidseach Portfolio Company, will regularly evaluate the strategic options for treatmentthe business, which could include additional investment to fund strategic growth and expansion, maximizing current cash flow without further investments, or a potential exit to a strategic or financial buyer. This process of these conditions. In these observational studies, which may be coordinated by Vitalityevaluating strategic options is dynamic and involves many considerations, including an evaluation of the current and future market conditions, the Portfolio Company’s current and future financial performance, changes in the Portfolio Company’s competitive advantages, macro and micro market conditions, and exit valuations. Since the Company is structured as wella perpetual investment vehicle without predetermined hold periods, our executive management team possesses the flexibility to regularly evaluate the risk-return profile of each Portfolio Company and make strategic decisions that maximize the investment returns and value creation for the Company’s shareholders.

Structure and Operation

The Company is organized as through company collaborators, we intenda public holding company. Currently, all Portfolio Companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and are consolidated in our financial reporting.

The Company’s executive management team works closely with the management team of each Portfolio Company on strategy, operations and financial matters. The Company allocates the time and resources of several executives to evaluate usesupport the operations of cannabinoids both as standalone agents as well as examine their use in combination with other therapies in orderPortfolio Companies, including accounting, insurance and human resources, to help identify treatment regimensrecognize operational efficiencies and cost savings resulting from the Company’s larger scale.

Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG principles are central to our mission of improving the health and wellness of people and the planet. Our impact investing strategy is dedicated to pursuing opportunities that provide maximal benefit to patients.

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Short-term development targets include:

Complete remaining preclinical efficacy and toxicology studies to support clinical development of cannabosides
Obtain regulatory approval for and initiate a Phase 1a/1b first-in-man clinical trial of VITA-100, a cannaboside prodrug containing THC-glycosides
Complete additional preclinical efficacy and pharmacology studies of cannabosides and cannaboside drug formulations that support lead drug indications as well as novel therapeutic applications
Obtain regulatory approval for and initiate observational clinical studies of existing cannabinoid therapies, focused on cannabis substitution therapy for opioid painkillers in chronic pain and treatment of serious neurological conditions

improve the long-term sustainability of our people-planet ecosystem, reverse the damaging effects of climate change, and revitalize disadvantaged communities into next generation cities. We believe that our long-term commercial success andconsidering ESG principles, along with the profit potential dependsof an investment, enables our team to take a broader, more holistic approach to capital deployment by considering a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders, the environment and local communities.

We believe our genuine commitment to ESG principles, which is at the heart of our impact investing strategy, truly differentiates our Company from other businesses whose dedication to ESG principles is more peripheral. We believe our strong commitment to ESG principles will allow us to attract similarly-committed customers, suppliers, employees, financial partners, and federal, state and local partnerships who are motivated by our shared sense of purpose and commitment to doing well by doing good.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are integral to fostering a culture of honesty, integrity and respect. We believe hiring, training, motivating and retaining talented individuals is critical to the successful execution of our impact investing strategy. Our employees are our single most important asset.

We seek to attract employees with different backgrounds and unique perspectives, and provide a safe environment for them to collaborate in a respectful manner so our Company can benefit from their best collective thinking. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce increases innovation and creativity, improves decision making, increases adaptability and flexibility, and improves stakeholder engagement. Additionally, we believe these benefits will ultimately result in greater profits and an increase in long-term shareholder value.

Competition

Our Company is focused on a large partand growing marketplace for impact investing and ESG business initiatives, and therefore, is anticipated to face competition from a variety of operating businesses and investment funds who are developing business plans and operating strategies to satisfy the increasing demands of these types of investments in the marketplace. In almost all cases, these competitors are larger and better capitalized operating businesses and investment funds.

Our Company competes on the basis of a number of factors, including access to capital, access to impact investing opportunities, recruitment and retention of key personnel, market share with key customers, and supply relationships with critical vendors. Our ability to continue to compete effectively in our businesses will depend upon our ability to developattract new employees and advance proprietary cannabinoid prodrugsretain and motivate our existing employees.

Information Systems

Since inception, the Company and its subsidiaries have used QuickBooks as its general ledger accounting software. However, given the significant current and anticipated growth of its Portfolio Companies and the need for more robust information for management analysis and decision-making, the Company has decided to transition all of its accounting software services from QuickBooks to Foundation Software.

Foundation Software, founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1985, is specifically designed for service companies, particularly those in the construction, contracting and reclamation industries. Foundation Software offers the Company several enhanced features critical to the successful execution of its value creation plan, including (i) general ledger accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and customer billing, (ii) equipment tracking on job sites, maintenance, utilization and depreciation, (iii) employee tracking on job sites, time and materials, utilization, and billing, (iv) job costing and profitability reporting segmented by customers, job types and location, and (v) numerous real-time management dashboard and key performance indicator reports that are strongly differentiated from both medical cannabiswill allow management to closely monitor the performance of each Portfolio Company and existing cannabinoid drugs,react on a timely basis to business opportunities and issues. Furthermore, Foundation Software will allow the Company and its Portfolio Companies to do this more quickly,readily scale operations and efficiently and effectively than our competitors. Another critical factor that will determine our success is our ability to obtain and enforce patents, maintain protectioncost-effectively support the anticipated growth of trade secrets, and operate our business without infringing the proprietary rightseach business.

The Company completed converting all of third parties. As a result, we are dedicated to the continued development and protection of our intellectual property portfolio.

In September and October 2015, the Company filed two U.S. patent applications, titled “Cannabinoid Glycoside Prodrugs and Methodsaccounting system operations from QuickBooks to Foundation Software during the second quarter of Synthesis.” In September 2016, an expanded international application was filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty system, which includes 79 patent claims to almost 200 individual compounds, including but not limited to the prodrugs of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component of medical cannabis, as well as the non-psychotropic compounds cannabidiol and cannabidivarin.2023.

Additional Operations

Our glycosylation technology in the past was applied primarily to production of better tasting varieties of stevia through enzyme bioprocessing, which was developed in concert with additional technologies designed to improve the taste and yield of stevia sweetener derived from the stevia plant. We have an intellectual property portfolio related to stevia, as well as commercial operations related to the manufacture and sale of research products that commenced in 2014. We intend to sustain these operations and technologies in a manner that is cash-flow neutral or better and to commercialize them primarily through new out-licensing arrangements or strategic partnerships.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2016June 30, 2022

Our net lossrevenue during the three months ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2023 was $1,241,973$3,998,267 and our gross profit was $845,101 (representing a 21% gross profit margin) compared to a net loss of $2,499,974 forrevenue during the three months ended December 31, 2016. June 30, 2022 of $639,359 and gross profit of $64,952 (representing a 10% gross profit margin).

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During the three months ended December 31, 2017, we generated $19,305 in revenue and $2,329 in gross profit, compared to $39,682 in revenue and $19,752 in gross profit for the 2016 period.Our revenue in each of the periods presented is earned from the sale of research diagnostic testing `kits and chemicals. In May 2014, we purchased the assets of a Percipio Biosciences, Inc., which produced and sold these products, and which we continue to sell under their existing brand names. These products are sold primarily to research universities and companies in the United States and through a network of research product distributors internationally. The tests enable measurement by life science researchers of biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative signaling and stress. The kits and products include antibodies, enzymes, as well as specialty chemicals.We expect such sales to continue at approximately the rate during the 2017 period.

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During the three months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we incurred general and administrative expenses in the aggregate amount of $619,312$635,898 compared to $669,574$380,326 incurred during the three months ended December 31, 2016 (a decreaseJune 30, 2022 (an increase of $50,262)$255,572). General and administrative expenses generally include corporate overhead, salaries for administrative and management personnel and other related compensation costs, financial and administrative contracted services, marketing, consulting costs and travel expenses. A significant portionThese costs include the operations of these costs are related to the development of our organizational capabilities as a biotechnology company, including costs such as legal and advisory fees related to intellectual property development.Range Reclamation Entities, which were acquired in May 2022. The majority of the decreaseincrease in general and administrative costs in the periodexpenses relates to stock-based compensation costssalaries which decreasedincreased to $182,087 in$257,081 during the period ending December 31, 2017,three months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $294,646 in$116,553 during the period ending December 31, 2016 (a decrease of $112,559), offset by professional fees which increased to $160,000 in the period ending December 31, 2017, as compared to $72,375 in the period ending December 31, 2016three months ended June 30, 2022 (an increase of $87,625).In$140,528) as a result of the hiring of additional administrative and management personnel in connection with the expansion of the Company’s business operations.

In addition, during the three months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we incurred research and development costs of $562,504,$107,444, compared to $255,334$107,823 during the three months ended December 31, 2016 (an increaseJune 30, 2022 (a decrease of $307,170)$379). This increase resulted from increased laboratoryThese costs consist primarily of the salary of our Chief Science Officer, rent for our Rocklin lab space, patent-related legal fees, and consulting expenses during the 2017 period as we focus on preparation for clinical trials.fees.

During the three months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred related party rent and other costs totaling $7,800 compared to $6,900 incurred during the three months ended December 31, 2016 (an increase of $900). This resulted from an increase in the monthly office rent during the 2017 period.

This resulted in a loss from operations of $1,187,287 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to a loss from operations of $912,056 during the three months ended December 31, 2016.

During the three months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we recorded total net other expenses in the amountexpense of $54,686,$64,997 (all of which was interest expense), compared to total net other expensesexpense recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2016June 30, 2022 of $19,989 (all of which was interest expense). This increase of $45,008 in the amount of $1,587,918. During the three months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a loss related to the change in fair value of derivatives of $54,686, compared to a loss of $1,587,854 during the 2016 quarter. This resulted in a net loss of $1,241,973interest expense during the three months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023 was attributable to the increased amount of debt used to finance equipment purchased by the Range Reclamation Entities.

Our net income during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $36,762 compared to a net loss of $2,499,974$443,186 during the three months ended December 31, 2016.June 30, 2022 (an improvement of $479,948).

The decrease in net lossSix Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

Our revenue during the threesix months ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2023 was $7,013,154 and our gross profit was $1,494,103 (representing a 21% gross profit margin), compared to revenue during the net loss for the threesix months ended December 31, 2016 is attributable primarily toJune 30, 2022 of $639,359 and gross profit of $64,952 (representing a 10% gross profit margin).

During the larger loss related to the change in fair value of derivatives recorded during the 2016 quarter.

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

Our net loss during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017 was $3,246,847 compared to a net loss of $4,105,232 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we generated $77,324 in revenue and $22,382 in gross profit from sales ofcertain research products, compared to$131,947 in revenue and $66,005 in gross profit from sales ofcertain research products during the nine months ended December 31, 2016.Our revenue in each of the periods presented is earned from the sale of research diagnostic testing kits and chemicals. In May 2014, we purchased the assets of a Percipio Biosciences, Inc., which produced and sold these products, and which we continue to sell under their existing brand names. These products are sold primarily to research universities and companies in the United States and through a network of research product distributors internationally. The tests enable measurement by life science researchers of biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative signaling and stress. The kits and products include antibodies, enzymes, as well as specialty chemicals.We expect such sales to continue at approximately the 2017 rate.

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During the nine months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we incurred general and administrative expenses in the aggregate amount of $1,894,984$1,361,946 compared to $1,685,527$698,267 incurred during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016June 30, 2022 (an increase of $209,457)$663,679). GeneralThe majority of the increase in general and administrative expenses generally include corporate overhead, salariescosts relates to increased salary expense which increased to $431,334 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $116,553 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (an increase of $314,781), legal fees which increased to $207,639 during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $71,253 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (an increase of $136,386), and other compensationinsurance costs, costswhich increased to $312,122 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $99,187 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (an increase of financial and administrative contracted services, marketing and consulting costs and travel expenses. A significant portion$212,935) as a result of these costs arethe insurance related to the developmentincreases in the equipment assets and the number of our organizational capabilities as a biotechnology company, including costs such as legal and advisory fees related to intellectual property development. The general and administrative expenses included stock-based compensationemployees of $505,555 during the nine months ended December 31, 2017, as compared to stock-based compensation of $659,611 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 (a decrease of $154,056), professional fees of $475,929 during the nine months ended December 31, 2017, as compared to professional fees of $313,424 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 (an increase of $162,505), and legal fees of $82,839 during the nine months ended December 31, 2017, as compared to legal fees of $35,240 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 (an increase of $47,599).Range Reclamation Entities.

In addition, during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we incurred research and development costs of $1,390,100 relating$213,621, compared to $233,553 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (a decrease of $19,932). This decrease primarily resulted from a decrease in legal fees related to research and development, comparedoffset by an increase in professional fees related to research and development costsdevelopment.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded total net other expense of $483,638$108,634 (all of which was interest expense), compared to total net other expense recorded during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016 (anJune 30, 2022 of $24,292 (all of which was interest expense). This increase of $906,462). The increase resulted primarily from increased laboratory and consulting expenses$84,342 in interest expense during the 2017 period as we focus on preparation for clinical trials as well as increase in stock compensation expense in 2017 compared to 2016.

During the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred related party rent and other costs totaling $23,100 comparedJune 30, 2023 was attributable to $20,700 incurredthe increased amount of debt used to finance equipment purchased by the Range Reclamation Entities.

Our net loss during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016 (an increase of $2,400). This resulted from an increase in the monthly office rent during the 2017 period.

This resulted in a loss from operations of $3,285,802 during the nine months ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2023 was $190,098 compared to a net loss from operations of $2,123,860$891,160 during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016.June 30, 2022 (an improvement of $701,062).

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During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded total other income (expense) in the amount of $38,955, compared to total other income (expense) recorded during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 in the amount of $(1,981,372). During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a gain related to the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $38,955, compared to a loss of $1,980,592 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $50,402,952.

As of December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, we had total current assets of $1,381,828, which was$2,809,964, primarily comprised mainly of cash in the amount of $1,362,710. Our$359,564, accounts receivable of $1,273,635 and unbilled receivables of $1,129,046. As of June 30, 2023, we had total current liabilities as of December 31, 2017 were $399,328 and consisted$3,062,401, consisting of outstanding amounts on our lines of credit of $1,200,000, accounts payable of $772,892 and accrued liabilitiesthe current portion of $197,492 and derivative liabilitylong-term debt of $201,836. The derivative liability is a non-cash item related to certain of our outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2017.$1,089,509. As a result, on December 31, 2017, weJune 30, 2023, the Company had negative working capital of $982,500.

We have not yet received significant revenues from sales of products or services, and have recurring losses from operations. Our financial statements included in this report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. For the nine months ended$252,437. At December 31, 2017,2022, the Company incurred ahad negative working capital of $128,371.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had long-term assets of $6,905,516, comprised of net lossequipment assets of $3,246,847$6,134,119, goodwill of $751,421, and used cash in operating activitiesdeposits of $2,180,055. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year$19,976. As of June 30, 2023, the date thatCompany had long-term liabilities of $3,457,814, comprised of long-term debt, net of current portion. As of December 31, 2022, the financial statements are issued. In addition,Company had long-term assets of $6,805,827, comprised of net equipment assets of $6,045,514, goodwill of $751,421, and deposits of $8,892. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its reportCompany had long-term liabilities of $3,738,013, comprised of long-term debt, net of current portion.

Sources of Capital

Based on the Company’s March 31, 2017 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt aboutcurrent corporate strategy, we expect our general operating and cannabinoid-based drug development research and development expenses to be substantially offset by revenue generated by the Range Reclamation Entities and Range Security.  We do not expect to generate significant operating income or losses over the 12 months following June 30, 2023. Based on the Company’s abilitycurrent cash balance and $800,000 currently available under its revolving credit line, the Company expects to continue as a going concern. The continuation of our Company as a going concern is dependent upon our Company attaining and maintaining profitable operations and raising additional capital. The financial statements included in this report do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should our Company discontinue operations.

We estimate that we will have sufficient funds to operate its business over the businessnext 12 months. The Company expects to generate positive cash flow from its operating businesses other than its Cannabinoid Drug Development business. If additional capital is needed in excess of our current capital resources, we will explore financing options to accelerate the funding and execution of our growth strategy and shareholder value creation plan.

Our estimated total expenditures for the nine months after December 31, 2017. In December 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 933,332 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 466,667 of our common stock to certain investors for net proceeds of approximately $1,395,000 and in July 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 666,667 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 333,334 of our common stock to certain investors for net proceeds of approximately $995,000. We will require additional financing to fund our planned long-term operations. These estimates12-month period ending June 30, 2024 could differincrease if we encounter unanticipated difficulties,expenses in which case our current funds may not be sufficient to operateconnection with operating our business for that period.as presently planned. In addition, our estimates of the amount of cash necessary to operatefund our business may prove to be wrong,too low, and we could spend our available financial resources much faster than we currently expect.

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We do not have any firm commitments for future capital. Significant additional financing If we cannot raise the capital necessary to continue to develop our business, we will be requiredforced to funddelay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our planned operations in future periods, including research and development activities relatingproposed operations. If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our principal product candidate, seeking regulatory approval of that or any other product candidate we may choose to develop, commercializing any product candidate for which webusiness would fail.

Until such time as our operating businesses are able to obtain regulatory approval or certification, seeking to license or acquire new assets or businesses, and maintaining our intellectual property rights and pursuing rights to new technologies. We do not presently have, nor docash flow positive, we expect in the near future to have, revenue to fund our business fromcontinue funding our operations, at least in part, through equity and will need to obtain significant funding from external sources. Wedebt financings. However, sources of additional funds may seek to raise such funding from a variety of sources.not be available when needed, on acceptable terms, or at all. If we raise additional funds by issuingissue equity or convertible debt securities to raise additional funds or to fund, in whole or in part, acquisitions in furtherance of our business strategy, our existing stockholders’ ownership willstockholders may experience substantial dilution, and the new equity or debt securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our existing stockholders. If we incur additional debt, we would incur additional interest expenses, and assuming those loans would be diluted, and obtaining commercial loansavailable, it would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. If we pursue capital through alternative sources, such as strategic business collaborations or other similar arrangements, we may be forced to relinquish rights to our proprietary glycosylated cannabinoid technology or other intellectual property thatwhich, in turn, could result in our receipt of only a portion of any revenue that may be generated from a partnered product or business. Further,Moreover, regardless of the manner in which we seek to raise capital, we may not be able to obtain additional financing from any of these sources on commercially reasonable or acceptable terms when needed, or at all. If we cannot raise the money that we needincur substantial costs in order to continue to operatethose pursuits, including investment banking fees, legal fees and develop our business, we will be forced to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our operations. If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our business would fail and our stockholders could lose all of their investment.other related costs.

Sources of Capital

On December 12, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with the purchasers identified therein providing for the issuance and sale by the Company to the purchasers, of an aggregate of 933,332 shares of the Company’s common stock (collectively, the “Shares”) and Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 466,667 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”), at a price of $1.50 per share (the “Offering”). The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, are exercisable immediately, expire on the three year anniversary of the date of issuance, and may be exercised on a cashless basis. The Offering closed on December 15, 2017. The aggregate proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Shares and Warrants was approximately $1,395,000.Pursuant to the terms of the Offering, we filed a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the resale of the Shares and the Warrants.

On July 26, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with the purchasers identified therein providing for the issuance and sale by the Company to the purchasers, of an aggregate of 666,667 shares of the Company’s common stock (collectively, the “Shares”) and Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 333,334 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”), at a price of $1.50 per share (the “July Offering”). The Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, are exercisable immediately, expire on the three year anniversary of the date of issuance, and may be exercised on a cashless basis. The July Offering closed on July 28, 2017. The aggregate proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Shares and Warrants was approximately $995,000.Pursuant to the terms of the July Offering, we filed a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the resale of the Shares and the Warrants. The registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective on October 13, 2017.

On August 19, 2016, we filed a resale registration statement on Form S-1 (“Form S-1”) with the SEC to register 2,650,000 shares of our common stock and 7,950,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of certain warrants. We received a letter from the Washington D.C. office of the SEC dated December 10, 2016, stating that the staff of the SEC was conducting a Section 8(e) examination with respect to this Form S-1 and that the Division of Corporate Finance would not take any further action on the Form S-1 while the examination was pending. We received subpoenas to produce documents dated December 14, 2016, and January 23, 2017, and a further subpoena for testimony and any supplemental production of documents dated June 5, 2017. We have complied with all document requests and the Company’s CEO will provide testimony when the SEC schedules such testimony, which we believe will be sometime before the end of September 2018.

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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

We have not generated positive cash flows from operating activities. For the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $2,180,055$398,399 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $883,627$845,068 for the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016.June 30, 2022. This increasedecrease of $446,669 was primarily attributable to increaseda decrease in the Company’s net loss of $190,098 during the current periodsix months ended December 31, 2017.June 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $891,160 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and an increase of accounts payable of $539,084, offset by an increase in unbilled receivables of $1,129,046 during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net cash used in operating activities during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017June 30, 2022 consisted primarily of a net loss of $3,246,847$891,160 and an increase of unbilled receivables of $230,929 offset by $1,151,304an increase in aggregate stock compensation from vested stock optionsaccounts payable of $192,628 and common stock, and $313,676a decrease in accounts receivable of shares of stock issued for services. Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of a net loss of $4,105,232 offset by a change in fair value of derivative liability of $1,980,592, $817,009 in aggregate stock-based compensation for vested stock options and common stock, and $276,000 for stock issued in exchange for services.$273,412.

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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

During the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, noJune 30, 2023, net cash was used in or provided by investing activities.activities was $784,515 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1,842,006 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 consisted of equipment purchases totaling $784,515. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 consisted primarily of equipment purchases totaling $1,107,833 and cash paid in connection with the acquisition of Range Environmental of $750,000.

Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities

During the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $2,389,999$1,100,109 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $942,030$4,515,020 for the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016.June 30, 2022. Net cash provided by financing activities during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2017 was attributable toJune 30, 2023 consisted of $410,000 received from the net proceeds from saleissuance of common stock and warrants, proceeds of $2,389,999.$383,093 from long-term debt and $1,200,000 from revolving lines of credit, offset by repayments on long-term debt of $893,093. Net cash provided by financing activities during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2016 was attributable to $165,030June 30, 2022 consisted of $3,000,000 received from the saleissuance of common stock and warrants, proceeds of $1,015,020 from long-term debt, and $777,000 provided by the exercise$500,000 from a revolving line of warrants.credit.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that would be material to stockholders.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

We regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. In general, management’s estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from the estimates made by management.

We believe the following critical accounting policies require us to make significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements included in this report:

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The more significant estimates and assumption by management include, among others, the fair value of sharesassumptions used in valuing assets acquired in business acquisitions, reserves for accounts receivable, assumptions used in valuing equity instruments issued for services, the fair value of options and warrants,valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities, and assumptions used in the valuationdetermination of our outstanding derivative liabilities.the Company’s liquidity. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Business Combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting under ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” This method requires the Company to record assets and liabilities of the businesses acquired at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value requires management to make estimates and assumptions including discount rates, rates of return on assets, and long-term sales growth rates.

Goodwill

As referenced by ASC 350 “Intangibles- Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), management performs its annual test for goodwill at least annually or more frequently, if impairment indicators arise.

Revenue

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue by analyzing the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company primarily invoices customers and recognizes revenue on a periodic basis for equipment and labor hours provided to a customer on a particular job based on an agreed-upon hourly rate sheet or a fixed amount for a project. The Company also invoices customers and recognizes revenue for equipment mobilization fees and materials and supplies required to complete a project. The Company invoices for the sales of chemicals and recognizes revenue when the products are delivered to the customer’s designated site. Costs for equipment, labor and chemicals are generally expensed as incurred since the projects are generally short-term and not subject to a contract. The Company also invoices customers for the provision of environmental security services on an agreed-upon hourly rate for each project. All revenue is recognized at a point in time.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company periodically issues stock options and warrantsrestricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for share-based payments undersuch grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation whereby the guidance as set forth in the Share-Based Payment Topicvalue of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, officers, directors, and consultants, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards to employees and directorsaward is measured on the date of grant using an option-pricing model, and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expensestraight-line basis over the required service periodvesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the Company’s statements of operations. Thesame period and manner as if the Company accountshad paid cash for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either (a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or (b) the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Stock-based compensation is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, as necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.services.

Derivative Financial Instruments

We evaluate our financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, we use a probability weighted average Black-Scholes-Merton model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates through the December 31, 2017 reporting date. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Please refer to Footnote 1 of the accompanying financial statements for management’s discussion of recent accounting pronouncementspronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of ourWe have established disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive and financial officer concluded that as of December 31, 2017, these disclosure controls and procedures were not effectiveare designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed byin our Company in reports we filefiled or submitsubmitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SecuritiesSEC, and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including that such information relating to the Company is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officer,officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures .. The conclusiondisclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2023, and have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective was due to the presence of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, as previously disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. In light of the material weaknesses identified by management, we performed additional analyses and procedures in order to conclude that our condensed financial statements for the interim period ended December 31, 2017 are fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with GAAP.

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Description of Material Weaknesses and Management’s Remediation Initiatives

As of the date of this report, our remediation efforts continue related to each of the material weaknesses that we have identified in our internal control over financial reporting and additional time and resources will be required in order to fully address these material weaknesses. We have not been able to complete all actions necessary and test the remediated controls in a manner that would enable us to conclude that such controls are effective. We are committed to implementing the necessary controls to remediate the material weaknesses described below, as and when resources permit. These material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until (1) the new processes are designed, appropriately controlled and implemented for a sufficient period of time and (2) we have sufficient evidence that the new processes and related controls are operating effectively. The following is a list of the material weaknesses identified by management as of December 31, 2017:June 30, 2023.

(1) Insufficient segregation of duties in our finance and accounting functions due to limited personnel. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we internally performed all aspects of our financial reporting process, including, but not limited to, access to the underlying accounting records and systems, the ability to post and record journal entries and responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements. Due to the fact that these duties were often performed by the same person, there was a lack of review over the financial reporting process that might result in a failure to detect errors in spreadsheets, calculations, or assumptions used to compile the financial statements and related disclosures as filed with the SEC. This could result in a material misstatement to our interim or annual financial statements that would not be prevented or detected.

(2) Insufficient corporate governance policies. The Company does not have a majority of independent members on our board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are currently considering adding additional independent members to our board of directors and adding accounting personnel to our staff in connection with the ongoing efforts to remediate the material weaknesses described above, but no specific progress has been made on these goals or other remediation efforts during the three months ended December 31, 2017. As a result, thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the nine monthsquarter ended December 31, 2017,June 30, 2023, that havehas materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on Internal Control

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks that controls that are effective at one date may subsequently become inadequate because of changes in conditions or because the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. The impact and outcome of litigation, if any, is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are not currently a party to and our properties are not currently the subject of any material pending legal proceedings the adverse outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Please refer to the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Registration StatementAnnual Report on Form S-110-K filed with the SEC on January 19, 2018.March 31, 2023.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In October 2017, we issued a total of 82,468 shares of our common stock to one consultant as compensation for services valued at $150,000. The issuance of this common stock, has not been registered under the Securities Act and the shares of common stock were issued in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act afforded by Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506 of Regulation D thereunder based on the following facts: the consultant has represented that it is an accredited investor as defined in Regulation D and that it is acquiring the shares of common stock for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling the shares of common stock and that it has sufficient investment experience to evaluate the risks of the investment; the shares of commons stock were issued as restricted securities.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit

Number
Description of Exhibit
4.12.1FormAgreement and Plan of Common Stock Purchase WarrantMerger, dated September 14, 2011, by and between Stevia First Corp. and Legend Mining Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.October 14, 2011.)
10.13.1.1Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 12, 2017 by and among Vitality Biopharma, Inc., and the Purchasers listed on the signature pages theretoArticles of Incorporation of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2008 (File No. 333-152830).)
3.1.2Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Vitality Biopharma, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.July 19, 2016.)
10.23.1.3Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 12, 2017, by and among Vitality Biopharma, Inc. and the Purchasers listed on the signature pages theretoArticles of Merger, effective October 10, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.October 14, 2011.)
31.13.1.4Certificate of Change, effective October 10, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 14, 2011.)
3.2.1Bylaws of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2008 (File No. 333-152830).)
3.2.2Certificate of Amendment of Bylaws of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 7, 2012.)
3.2.3Bylaws of Malachite Innovations, Inc., effective as of November 10, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.3 to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021.)
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)Officer) Pursuant to Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

* Filed herewith.

† Furnished herewith.

* Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

VITALITY BIOPHARMA,MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.
By:/s/ Robert BrookeMichael Cavanaugh
Robert BrookeMichael Cavanaugh
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date: February 14, 2018August 1, 2023

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Number
Description of Exhibit
4.12.1FormAgreement and Plan of Common Stock Purchase WarrantMerger, dated September 14, 2011, by and between Stevia First Corp. and Legend Mining Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.October 14, 2011.)
10.13.1.1Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 12, 2017 by and among Vitality Biopharma, Inc., and the Purchasers listed on the signature pages theretoArticles of Incorporation of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2008 (File No. 333-152830).)
3.1.2Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Vitality Biopharma, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.July 19, 2016.)
10.23.1.3Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 12, 2017, by and among Vitality Biopharma, Inc. and the Purchasers listed on the signature pages theretoArticles of Merger, effective October 10, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2017.October 14, 2011.)
31.13.1.4Certificate of Change, effective October 10, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 14, 2011.)
3.2.1Bylaws of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2008 (File No. 333-152830).)
3.2.2Certificate of Amendment of Bylaws of Stevia First Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 7, 2012.)
3.2.3Bylaws of Malachite Innovations, Inc., effective as of November 10, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.3 to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021.)
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)Officer) Pursuant to Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

* Filed herewith.

† Furnished herewith.

* Filed herewith

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